blog Bahamas Top Import
caricom Journal 11 Jun 2025
Furnishing The Bahamas How CARICOM Can Meet the $160M Furniture & Prefab Buildings Import Demand

In 2023, The Bahamas imported approximately $160.7 million worth of furniture, lighting products, and prefabricated structures, accounting for nearly 4% of its total imports. This demonstrates growing domestic demand driven by booming real estate, resort development, and hospitality sectors. These sectors offer emerging opportunities for CARICOM manufacturers keen to carve a niche with locally manufactured, culturally resonant furniture and modular building solutions. This article explores curre...

Read more
blog Bahamas Top Import
Caricom journal 11 Jun 2025
Treasures Across the Sea How CARICOM Can Meet the Bahamas $167M Market for Art Antiques

Cultural Commerce in the BahamasIn 2023, The Bahamas imported approximately $167.6 million of works of art, collectors’ pieces, and antiques. That’s nearly 4% of its total imports—a testament to how vibrant cultural heritage permeates its domestic market. Art, crafts, and collectibles aren't merely decorative goods here; they are strategic assets that bolster tourism appeal, luxury hospitality, and cultural diplomacy.For CARICOM countries—home to world-class artistry, jazz, steel pan music, scul...

Read more
blog Bahamas Top Import
Caricom journal 06 Jun 2025
Empowering The Bahamas CARICOMs Role in Electrical Equipment Supply

Electrical Machinery and EquipmentOverviewIn 2023, The Bahamas imported approximately $259 million worth of electrical machinery and equipment, accounting for about 6.2% of its total imports. This category encompasses a wide range of products, including electrical transformers, circuit breakers, switchboards, and other essential components for power distribution and industrial applications.Current Import SourcesThe primary supplier for these electrical goods is the United States, contributing t...

Read more