Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$6.4M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$145.5M
August 2026
Trade surplus
$139.1M
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $6.4M from Cayman Islands and exported $145.5M to it, across 92 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $51.0M from Cayman Islands and exported $1.4B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $139.1M with Cayman Islands, exporting 22.6× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Cayman Islands of $6.4M in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean, widely recognized as a major offshore financial center. Trade flows are heavily import-dependent, with the territory relying on goods from the US, UK, and regional suppliers to support its tourism and financial services economy. Exporters should note that the Cayman Islands has no income tax or customs duty on most re-exported goods, making it a notable transshipment point.
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The Cayman Islands primarily imports consumer goods, food and beverages, construction materials, and fuel to support its tourism-driven economy and resident population.
The Cayman Islands does not have a standalone free trade agreement with the US, but as a British Overseas Territory it benefits from certain preferential trade arrangements under Caribbean Basin Initiative provisions for eligible goods.
Exporters typically need a commercial invoice, bill of lading or airway bill, packing list, and a certificate of origin; certain goods may require import permits issued by the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service.
The top U.S. imports from Cayman Islands are Machines for Reception, US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement and Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.9M | |
| 2 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $2.8M |
| 3 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · Special Import Reporting Provisions | $191K |
| 4 | $126K | |
| 5 | $97K | |
| 6 | $82K | |
| 7 | $62K | |
| 8 | $43K | |
| 9 | $9K | |
| 10 | $7K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $27.3M |
| 2 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $23.6M |
| 3 | $15.0M | |
| 4 | $8.4M | |
| 5 | $4.4M | |
| 6 | $4.3M | |
| 7 | $2.4M | |
| 8 | $2.1M | |
| 9 | $1.3M | |
| 10 | $1.3M |
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