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Working Party on State Trading Enterprises  Original: English  
 
STATE TRADING  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION  PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVII:4(A) OF THE  
GATT 1994 AND  PARAGRAPH  1 OF THE UNDERSTANDI NG ON  
THE INTERPRETATION O F ARTICLE  XVII 
BARBADO S 
The following communication, dated 7 September 2016, is being circulated at the req uest of the 
Delegation of Barbados . 
 
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Pursuant to Article XVII:4(a) of the GATT 1994 and Paragraph  1 of the Understanding on the 
Interpretation of Article  XVII, Barbados  makes the following full and new notification of its state 
trading en terprise  for the calendar years of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 . G/STR/N/13/BRB • G/STR/N/14/BRB •  G/STR/N/15/BRB  
 
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I. ENUMERATION OF STATE TRADING ENTERPRISE  
 
A. Identification of the State Trading Enterprise  
 
The State Trading Enterprise is the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing C orporation 
(BADMC).  
 
B. Description of products affected  
 
The products under the purview of the BADMC  are as follows:  Meats of Poultry (0207), 1602.32 
(prepared or preserved chicken) and Onions (0703.101).  
 
II. REASON AND PURPOSE  
 
A. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise  
 
The BADMC is a statutory Corporation which was established by the Government of Barbados  
in 1993 to ensure the development of the local agricultural sector, through innovative 
technological applicat ions, technical and marketing research, and to create opportunities for 
investment that engenders enterprise, food security and prosperity in the agricultural sector.  
 
B. Summary of the Legal basis for Granting the Relevant Exclusive or Special Rights or 
Privileges, including Legal Provisions and Summary of Statutory or Constitutional 
Powers  
 
The BADMC was established by an act of Parliament by the Government of Barbados which is the 
Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Act 1993 -12. During 2002, the Corporation was 
conferred the status of sole importer of poultry parts (which includes chicken and turkey meats) 
for the domestic market.  Then in 2013, the Corporation was subsequently made the sole importer 
of all chicken products (0207 and 1602.32). The arrangements are such that local impo rters 
import through the BADMC.  
 
The Corporation also has the privilege of importing onions free of duty , primarily as a buffer stock 
in order to ensure the adequate availability of onions year -round, on a consisten t basis, for agro -
processors .  
 
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE BADMC  
 
A. Summary and Overview of the Operations of the BADMC  
 
The BADMC provides farm support services to the country 's non -sugar agricultural sector, collects 
agricultural statist ical data, and provides irrigation services to small farmers.  The BADMC's 
functions are as follows:  
 
1.  To develop agriculture and to operate and participate in such agricultural projects 
as the Minister may approve;  
2.  To facilitate Government 's policy with respect to rural development and land 
reform;  
3.  To facilitate the development of agricultural programmes particularly among the 
youth;  
4.  To foster co -operation in agricultural development between the public and private 
sector;  
5.  To manage on a c ommercial basis such  plantations and other agricultural land as 
may from time to time be vested in the Corporation in accordance with Government 's 
agricultural policy;  G/STR/N/13/BRB • G/STR/N/14/BRB • G/STR/N/15/BRB  
 
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  6.  To stimulate and improve the production, marketing and processing of agricultural 
produce;  
7.  To assist farmers in securing arrangements for the purchase, handling, 
transportation, exportation, shipping, marketing and sale of produce whether within or 
outside of Barbados;  
8.  To promote the development of agricultural co -operative societ ies, including the 
marketing of their produce;  
9.  To assist farmers in securing the most favourable arrangements for the storage of 
produce; and  
10.  To make recommendations on any matter directly or indirectly related to the 
production and marketing  of produce.  
B. Specification of Exclusive or Special Right or Privileges Enjoyed by the BADMC  
 
The BADMC is permitted to import  some  products under its purview free of duty. With respect to 
poultry however, the Corporation has been bestowed the status of sole importer for this 
commodity.  
 
C. Type of Entities other than the BADMC allowed Engaging in Importation / Exportation 
and Conditions  
 
The BADMC only has exclusive rights to import the commodities which fall under its purview. 
However, local manufacturers wh ich utilise agricultural products within their production base also 
are permitted to import these commodities free of duty . 
 
All agricultural commodity import and export activities within the customs territory of Barbados 
may be freely entered into by priv ate sector traders providing that the required sanitary and 
phytosanitary measures of the country are upheld.  
 
D. How Import/Export Levels are Established by the BADMC  
 
During the reporting periods, the BADMC has not engaged in the exportation of locally p roduced 
agricultural produce. Imports on the other hand, were established on the basis of productive 
capacity.  
 
E. How Export Prices are Determined  
 
As aforementioned, during the reporting periods the BADMC did not engage in the exportation of 
agricultural  commodities.  
 
F. How the resale price of imported products are determined  
 
Since November 2007, a price control was placed on the turkey wings which are imported by the 
Corporation. The use of price control on a limited number  of poultry products is desig ned to 
ensure that low income and economically disadvantaged persons have access to an affordable 
source of protein. Apart from those l imited products under price control , the re -sale of other 
poultry products is based on commercial considerations.  
 
With r espect to onions, the resale price offered by the Corporation is based upon the prevailing 
local market price for the commodity.  
 
G. Whether Long -Term Contracts are Negotiated by the BADMC.  Whether the BADMC is 
used to Fulfil Contractual Obligations Entere d into by the Government  
 
The BADMC  does not negotiate long -term sales contracts . The Corporation also does not negotiate 
long-term purchasing contracts from local buyers. The Corporation is also not used to fulfil 
contractual obligations entered into by t he Government.  
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  H. Brief Description of the Market Structure  
 
The agricultural commodity markets of Barbados – including the poultry sector – are characterised 
by numerous independent buyers and sellers.  The industry itself is involved in its own 
developme nt, working through agencies such as the Barbados Egg and Poultry Association. In 
addition, the general services provided by the BADMC, such as extension services, also benefit the 
poultry sector.  
 
IV. OBJECTIVE:  EXPLANATION OF WHY NO TRADE HAS TAKEN PLACE  
 
During the reporting period s, the BADMC  did not engage in exports because such activity was not 
required to achieve BADMC 's mission . 
 
Hence the absence of trade export  figures in Section IV Table 2.  
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STATE TRADING: BARBA DOS AGRICULTURAL DEV ELOPME NT AND MARKETING COR PORATION  
STATISTICAL INFORMAT ION, IMPORTS  
Description of product(s) (including HS number(s))  Total quantity 
imported (kgs)  Quantity imported 
by state trading 
enterprise (kgs)  Average 
import 
price 
(Bds$/kg)  Avg 
representative 
domestic sa les 
price 
(Bds$/kg)  Mark 
- up 
(1) National 
production 
(000s kgs)  
Product Description  HS Numbers  
1  2 3 4 5 6 7 
2008:  
Meat of poultry:   
207 
chicken meat:  0207.11 - 0207.14  74,276  -   n/a 14,387,949.64  
meat of turkey  207.27  253,985  703,759.28  2.81 n/a n/a 239,456.70  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  35,672  - - n/a n/a n/a 
Onions  0703.10.10  1,760,586  3,494,291.0  0.80 2.20 n/a 333,212.37  
2009:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  85,464  - - n/a n/a 14,473,793.50  
meat of t urkey  207.27  591,754.00  487,830.90  3.36 n/a n/a 219,000.60  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  25,767  - - n/a n/a n/a 
Onions  0703.10.10  2,064,399.00  1,070,697.60  0.85 2.20 n/a 571,945.02  
2010:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  109,569  -  n/a n/a 14,090,909.69  
meat of turkey  207.27  680,873  582,626.40  3.21 n/a n/a 271,611.90  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  22,440  -  n/a n/a  
Onions  0703.10.10  2,026,532  1,375,594.20  0.87 2.20 n/a 497,932.50   
  G/STR/N/13/BRB • G/STR/N/14/BRB • G/STR/N/15/BRB  
 
- 6 - Description of product(s) (including HS number(s))  Total quantity 
imported (kgs)  Quantity imported 
by state trading 
enterprise (kgs)  Average 
import 
price 
(Bds$/kg)  Avg 
representative 
domestic sa les 
price 
(Bds$/kg)  Mark 
- up 
(1) National 
production 
(000s kgs)  
Product Description  HS Numbers  
1  2 3 4 5 6 7 
2011:  
Meat of poultry:  
meat of chicken  0207.11 - 0207.14  96,297  -  n/a n/a 14,339,231.61  
meat of turkey  207.27  872,457  837,398.00  3.55 n/a n/a 238,373.10  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  10,648  -  n/a n/a n/a 
Onions  0703.10.10  2,212,691  2,141,078.80  1.08 2.20 n/a 392,452.15  
2012:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  39,013  -  n/a n/a 14,050.84  
meat of turkey  207.27  1,112,026  1,002,489.30  4.12 n/a n/a 329,975.1 0 
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  26,616  -  n/a n/a  
Onions  0703.10.10  2,169,33 4 1,336,476.70  0.80 2.20 n/a 550,122.47  
2013  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  28 012  -  n/a n/a 13,399,405.97  
meat of turkey  207.27  - 955,772. 71 4.23 n/a n/a 302,790.60  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  18,336  -  n/a n/a n/a 
Onions  0703.10.10  1717123  1,413,045.44  0.92 2.20 n/a 503,837.43  
n.a. - figure not available  
(1)  Barbados operates in a competitive environment in which mark ups are generally determined by producers with the particular in dustry.  
Representative estimates  on mark ups are not generally solicited from producers.   
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STATE TRADING: BARBA DOS AGRICULTURAL DEV ELOPMENT AND MARKETI NG CORPORATION  
STATISTICAL INFORMAT ION, EXPORTS  
Description of product(s)(including HS 
number(s))  Total 
quantity 
exported 
(kgs)  Quantity 
exported 
by state 
trading 
enterprise      
(kgs)  (1) Average 
procurement 
price 
(Bds$/kg)  Avg 
representative 
domestic 
sales price 
(Bds$/kg)  Average 
Export price 
(Bds$/kg)  National 
production 
(000s kgs)  
Product Description  HS Numbers  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
2008:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  - - - n/a  14,387,949.64  
turkey meat  207.27  - - - n/a  239,456.70  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  - - - n/a  n/a 
Onions  0703.10.10  84.00  - - 2.20 6.00 333,212.37  
2009:  
Meat of pou ltry: 
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  - - - n/a   14,473,793.50  
turkey meat  207.27  - - - n/a   219,000.60  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  - - - n/a  n/a 
Onions  0703.10.10  653.00  - - 2.20 2.79 571,945.02 
2010:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken mea t 0207.11 - 0207.14  - - - n/a  14,090,909.69  
turkey meat  207.27  - - - n/a  271,611.90  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  - - - n/a  n/a 
Onions  0703.10.10  1,060.00  - - 2.20 3.74 497,932.50   
  G/STR/N/13/BRB • G/STR/N/14/BRB • G/STR/N/15/BRB  
 
- 8 - Description of product(s)(including HS 
number(s))  Total 
quantity 
exported 
(kgs)  Quantity 
exported 
by state 
trading 
enterprise      
(kgs)  (1) Average 
procurement 
price 
(Bds$/kg)  Avg 
representative 
domestic 
sales price 
(Bds$/kg)  Average 
Export price 
(Bds$/kg)  National 
production 
(000s kgs)  
Product Description  HS Numbers  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
2011:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.1 4 - - - n/a  14,339, 231.61 
turkey meat  207.27  - - - n/a  238,373.10  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  - - - n/a  n/a 
Onions  0703.10.10  164.00  - - 2.20 4.15 392,452.15  
2012:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  - - - -  14,050.84  
turkey meat  207.27  - - - -  329,975.10  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  - - - -  n/a 
Onions  0703.10.10  9.00 - - - 7.67 550,122.47  
2013:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  - - - -  13,399,405.97  
turkey meat  207.27  - - - -  302,790.60  
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  - - - -  n/a 
Onions  0703.10.10  57.00  - - - 10.46  503,837.43  
(1) See Section IV for an explanation of why no trade has taken place .  
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STATE TRADING: BARBA DOS AGRICULTURAL DEV ELOPMENT AND MARK ETING CORPORATION  
STATISTICAL INFORMAT ION, DOMESTIC ACTIVI TIES 
Reporting Period Calendar Years 2008 – 2013 
Description of product(s) (including HS 
number(s))  Domestic 
purchases 
by state 
trading 
enterprise 
(kgs)  National Production        
(000s kgs)  Domesti c sales 
by state trading 
enterprise 
(kgs)  National 
consumption 
(1) (000s kgs)  
Product Description  HS Number(s)  
1  2 3 4 5 
2008:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  nil 14,387,949.64   n/a 
turkey meat  207.27  nil 239,456.70  872,320.95  n/a 
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  nil n/a  n/a 
onions  0703.10.10  nil 333,212.37  3,154,307.59   
2009:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  nil 14,473,793.50   n/a 
turkey meat  207.27  nil 219,000.60  435,677.00  n/a 
meat of ducks, g eese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  nil n/a  n/a 
onions  0703.10.10  nil 571,945.02  1,076,520.00   
2010:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  nil 14,090,909.69   n/a 
turkey meat  207.27  nil 271,611.90  618,120.00  n/a 
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  nil n/a  n/a 
onions  0703.10.10  nil 497,932.50  1,334,505.00    
  G/STR/N/13/BRB • G/STR/N/14/BRB • G/STR/N/15/BRB  
 
- 10 - Description of product(s) (including HS 
number(s))  Domestic 
purchases 
by state 
trading 
enterprise 
(kgs)  National Production        
(000s kgs)  Domesti c sales 
by state trading 
enterprise 
(kgs)  National 
consumption 
(1) (000s kgs)  
Product Description  HS Number(s)  
1  2 3 4 5 
2011:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  nil 14,339,231.61   n/a 
turkey meat  207.27  nil 238,373.10  854,849.01  n/a 
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  nil n/a  n/a 
onions  0703.10.10  nil 392,452.15  2,066,574.53   
2012:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 - 0207.14  nil 14,050.84   n/a 
turkey meat  207.27  nil 329,975.10  971,370.62  n/a 
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  nil n/a  n/a 
onions  0703.10.10  nil 550,122.47  1,293,624.05   
2013:  
Meat of poultry:  
chicken meat  0207.11 -n 0207.14, 
1602.32  nil 13,399,405.97   n/a 
turkey meat  207.27  nil 302,790.60  881,810.73  n/a 
meat of ducks, geese, etc . 0207.32 - 0207.36  nil n/a  n/a 
onions  0703.10.10  nil 503,837.4 3 1,422,128.81   
(1) The Ministry of Agriculture Food, Fisheries and Water Resource Management is in the process of finalising the methodology for  calculating national consumption for 
meat products.  
 
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