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Le cacao captive le monde depuis des centaines d’années. Sous la forme de chocolat, il occupe une place importante dans la cuisine moderne.

Le cacao serait une source d’antioxydants naturels et des recherches ont montré son potentiel dans la régulation immunitaire, la réduction des inflammations et le contrôle du diabète. Elle est également essentielle dans les produits et cosmétiques qui favorisent la croissance des cheveux et la réparation de la peau.

Selon une étude réalisée par le Centre pour la promotion des importations en provenance des pays en développement (CBI), l’Organisation internationale du cacao a publié une liste des 23 pays producteurs et de la part de leurs exportations qui peuvent être classées comme cacao fin ou aromatique. La définition ou la classification du cacao fin ou aromatique reste assez ambiguë, mais il est généralement admis qu’il s’agit d’un fruit qui comprend des notes d’herbes, de fleurs et de bois. Sur les 23 pays répertoriés, sept sont des États du CARIFOUM.

Data shows that export volumes for sauces and preparations from the Caribbean are not consistent.

Among the top exporters of sauces and condiments are Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Exports from all the other Caribbean states fluctuate significantly, which may be due to supply issues like sourcing of consistent raw materials or technical barriers to trade like labelling standards.  

The sauces and condiments market was valued at USD 142.5 billion in 2018 with five-year trends indicating growth to USD 181 billion by 2023. The industry is estimated to have an untapped market potential of USD 7.5 billion.  Major target markets are the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. These are also the markets with greatest potential for Caribbean exports of preparations for sauces and prepared sauces.  

Coffee has multifunctional properties as a food additive and nutraceutical. As a nutraceutical, coffee has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-dyslipidemic and anti-obesity properties.

Although most of the world’s coffee is grown in South and Central America, some islands in the Caribbean possess optimal conditions for the cultivation of coffee beans. In the case of Jamaica, these conditions are responsible for the smoothness of the Jamaican Blue Moutain Coffee, which is the region’s leading coffee export. The soil composition and the high mountain altitudes are responsible for the production of a mild, smooth bean with a strong aroma. These beans are heavily demanded and can sell for USD 50-60 per pound.

In 2019, the global coffee market has estimated to be valued at USD 102.15 billion, with projections to increase by 6.2% to USD 155.64 billion. Globally, the major markets for coffee are the United States, Germany, and Italy. The markets with greatest potential for Caribbean’s exports of coffee that is not roasted, nor decaffeinated are Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Agro-Processing Sector Brief