The construction industry across CARICOM is booming, driven by infrastructure development, urban housing needs, and tourism expansion. However, there's a supply-demand mismatch between member states. In this article, we explore opportunities for intra-regional trade in building materials and how platforms like CaricomMarket.net can bridge the gap.

Demand & Supply Patterns:

  • High Demand Countries: Barbados, Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago (due to tourism and housing projects)

  • Major Suppliers: Guyana, Suriname, Belize (timber, stone, sand); Trinidad & Tobago (cement, aggregates)

Top 12 Building Materials Traded or Needed:

  1. Cement

  2. Gravel and Sand

  3. Steel Rods

  4. Roofing Sheets

  5. Tiles and Ceramics

  6. Plywood and Timber

  7. Drywall Sheets

  8. Bricks

  9. Glass Panels

  10. Paints & Sealants

  11. Electrical Fixtures

  12. Plumbing Components

Regional Trade Opportunity:Guyana’s surplus of timber and Belize’s limestone production could supply housing expansion in Barbados and the Bahamas.

How CaricomMarket.net Helps:

  • Verified vendor listings

  • Direct cross-country trade connections

  • Volume quote requests and logistics facilitation

Conclusion:A unified regional supply chain through digital marketplaces ensures that infrastructure development isn't bottlenecked by import dependency outside the region.