NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Data on merchandise trade for the second quarter of 2023 reveals that the value of commodities imported into The Bahamas amounted to $1,094 billion, marking a substantial increase of 35 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.
The primary categories of merchandise imports were mineral fuel, lubricants, and related materials, which accounted for a total of $225 million; machinery and transport equipment at $219 million; and food and live animals,’ totaling $193 million. Collectively, these categories represented 58% of the total imports.
