who we are
We implement a range of innovative and focused initiatives designed to facilitate Caribbean businesses expansion nationally, regionally and internationally into high value markets whilst taking advantage of special market access. We assist businesses that have the export potential or are already exporting to increase their capacity and competitiveness, to boost export earnings and create precious jobs.
As we seek to build businesses and transform lives to create a resilient Caribbean, we are committed to providing services in areas that will generate the greatest transformation. These areas include e-commerce; digitalization; adoptions of green energy; and green and blue economy transition. In addition, recognizing that trade in services is the next frontier for Caribbean business, we support to non-tourism related service providers and the creative industries to build entrepreneurship and leverage opportunities created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Caribbean Export understands the needs for climate action and green economy transition in our small economies. Our work in investment promotions is laser focused on attracting foreign direct investment in renewable energy, agricultural technology and business process outsourcing. With a strategy of pooling several countries to build scale, we serve as the Secretariat of the 23 investment promotion agencies across the Caribbean, and we work closely with them to develop regional approaches and products to steer investments our way.
With offices in Barbados and the Dominican Republic, we have a proven track record of performance with an annual implementation rate of close to 85%.
Caribbean Export is building business, transforming lives for a resilient Caribbean.

vision
To be the driving force behind the Caribbean's economic transformation by enabling a globally competitive and resilient private sector.

mission
To strengthen the Caribbean private sector by providing targeted strategic support, mobilizing resources, and building impactful partnerships that drive innovation, resilience and sustainable economic growth.
what we do
Building sustainable businesses across the Region in areas that will have the most impact on their competitiveness is key to achieving economic transformation.
We provide a range of services that support businesses in the following areas:
- Digital transformation and e-commerce,
- Adoption of green energy and energy efficiency practices,
- Enhancing operational efficiency to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive marketplace, and
- Conforming to international standards and certifications.
Our Services
Our services fall into three categories
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what we offer
The Caribbean is home to more than 23 million people with a diverse cadre of businesses operating in a multitude of sectors. We work closely with businesses to increase exports and attract investment. Our target sectors for export include: Agro-processing (incl. nutraceuticals), light manufacturing, green economy, blue entrepreneurship and non-tourism related services.
Our Evolution
Our History
Caribbean Export was established in 1995 as the only regional trade promotion agency of the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) – a grouping of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Dominican Republic
Caribbean Export has evolved over the past 25 years from an Implementing Management Unit of the CARICOM Regional Trade Development Programme (CRTDP) established in 1988, to the CARICOM Export Development Project (CEDP) when it played a leading role in the expansion of exports from CARICOM. Opening its head office in 1996 in Barbados and subsequently a sub-regional office in Dominican Republic, the Agency has earned the distinction of being the only autonomous CARIFORUM institution.