Beef

U.S. beef and beef variety meat exported to the Caribbean last year totaled 14,400 metric tons (mt) valued at $48 million. This is a 42 percent increase in volume and an 18 percent increase in value over 2005 exports. The Caribbean region continues to experience increased growth in its tourism industry, prompting many hotels to expand their offerings. The majority of U.S. beef in the Caribbean is for the HRI sector, though in the Cayman Islands, Bahamas and Bermuda approximately 40 percent is distributed through retail outlets.

Strategic Market Profile: Caribbean - Beef (PDF)
Global Overview: Beef (PDF)

The Caribbean region represents a population of 32 million people with a per capita income ranging from $4,100 - $69,900 (PPP). By the end of 2006, the United States exported 21,672 metric tons (mt) of U.S. pork and pork variety meat to this region valued at $41.4 million. These figures represent a 42 percent increase in volume and a 41 percent increase in value over 2005 figures, with growth primarily driven by exports of muscle cuts.

Strategic Market Profile: Caribbean - Pork (PDF)
Global Outlook: Pork (PDF)