Caribbean & Central America Inbound Trade Mission

The Caribbean is an excellent market for U.S. suppliers due in large part to the fact that demand for imported food products is largely inelastic. Countries in the Caribbean must import the majority of their food requirements due to production constraints - insufficient arable land, scant water resources on some islands, no economies of scale, and a limited food-processing sector. For the most part the 4 million island residents are quite familiar with U.S. brands and hold U.S. products in high regards in terms of quality. The United States is the main supplier to the Caribbean of food products, largely in part on the strength of these favorable conditions. These factors make the Caribbean an attractive market for U.S. suppliers looking to expand their businesses abroad or take advantage of new opportunities in an emerging market.

The Central American value added for market is also very promising for US suppliers. US food products are sought after by consumers in these countries due to their health standards, quality and novelty. Since the exercise of CAFTA-DR bilateral trade between the US and Central America (and the Dominican Republic) has increased. A trade treaty between Panama and the US, which came into effect in 2012, has also simplified requirements for the importation of US food products. US suppliers that register with SUSTA for this activity will enjoy several benefits such as the opportunity to advertise their products through one-on-one meetings with buyers from the Caribbean and Central America in Miami.

Participation Fee: $225; Early Bird Special: $125 (if you register and pay before February 28, 2024)

Fee Includes:

• Pre-arranged matched one-on-one meetings with key buyers, importers, distributors, and/or brokers from the Caribbean and Central America
• Space will be provided for a small tabletop display of products and information

Registration Deadline: April 28, 2024 (No refunds for cancellation after this date)