While Caribbean rum is well-known, its premium coffee and cocoa are hidden gems. This article dives into the possibilities of increasing trade of these commodities across the region and beyond.

Key Producers:

  • Jamaica (Blue Mountain Coffee), Grenada (cocoa), Trinidad (fine cocoa), Dominica (organic blends)Consumer Hotspots:

  • Barbados (luxury tourism), Bahamas, Cayman Islands (premium retail), U.S./UK markets via CARICOM exports

Top 12 Products:

  1. Green Coffee Beans

  2. Roasted Beans

  3. Ground Coffee

  4. Instant Coffee

  5. Cocoa Beans (raw)

  6. Cocoa Butter

  7. Cocoa Powder

  8. Chocolate Bars

  9. Artisanal Cocoa

  10. Flavored Coffee/Blends

  11. Single Origin Samplers

  12. Coffee Pods

Opportunities:

  • Dominican hotels can buy Blue Mountain via CaricomMarket.net

  • Trinidad’s cocoa can go into chocolate production in Barbados

Marketplace Feature:

  • Private label bulk orders

  • Product traceability tags

  • Certifications for "Caribbean Origin” brand promotion

Conclusion:Coffee and cocoa are the Caribbean’s golden beans—worth trading right across the sea.