Caribbean Trade Mission to Texas & the National Restaurant Association Show

The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) is organizing an Inbound Trade Mission to connect U.S. food and beverage suppliers with qualified buyers from the Caribbean region. With Caribbean imports of U.S. consumer-oriented products reaching $3.5 billion in 2024, key markets such as the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad, and The Bahamas continue to seek high-quality products from the Southern United States. The Dominican Republic, one of the largest markets in the region, benefits from a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the U.S., allowing duty-free entry for American products. Combined with the proximity of the Caribbean to the U.S., this creates a highly competitive environment for Southern U.S. suppliers to successfully enter and expand in these markets. 

By participating in this inbound trade mission, you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with qualified food and beverage importers - either in Austin, Texas or in Chicago, Illinois the day before the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show starts - gaining access to these markets at a very low cost, making it a valuable investment for your business.

Participation Fee: $25.00 - One-on-one meetings in Austin, TX (May 14th) 

or 

      $25.00 - One-on-one meetings in Chicago, Illinois (May 16th) 

Fee Includes: 

• Pre-arranged matched one-on-one meetings with key buyers, importers, distributors, and/or brokers from the Caribbean 

Registration Deadline: April 9, 2025 (No refunds for cancellation after this date) 

Industry Focus: Food Service Products, Ingredient, Natural/Health, Organic, Produce, Retail Products