High-Tech Agribusiness Investment Opportunities in the Caribbean

In the Caribbean, 26 agribusiness projects with an FDI volume of $919.1 million were implemented between 2003 and 2020 (fDi Markets). These companies are serving the Caribbean’s $369 billion market and 30 million local consumers, along with 30 million affluent visitors to the region each year.

Benefits to Investing in the Caribbean’s Agricultural Sector

#1

Excellent Climate

#2

High demand for supplies from the local market and tourists with significant export opportunities. 

#3

Public and private land is available for agricultural use in the Caribbean.


 

#4

Investors benefit from local and global programs investing in the Caribbean’s food security initiatives.

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The Caribbean’s agricultural talent is ready to add value to any operation.

 


Agricultural Export Opportunities 

A variety of trade agreements increase the Caribbean’s agribusiness market size to $38,419 billion and 941 million customers. This has created opportunities for investors in specialty food products. For example, the Caribbean is growing the world’s finest cocoa - one of several high-value agricultural export opportunities available within the region.  As another example, 1 million tonnes of sweet potatoes are produced in the Caribbean annually for export.

View high-tech agribusiness investment opportunities here or contact a CAIPA Secretariat member for more information.