Report · Sept 2026
Where the margin goes: value chains in the Eastern Caribbean
We followed five products from farm or workshop to shelf and found where the money is lost along the way.
Key findings
- Most of the margin on bottled sauces is lost at import of packaging, not at the farm.
- Group buying of jars and labels cut costs by up to a fifth in two pilots.
- Hotels will pay more for local produce when supply is steady for a full season.
Cite this
E.X. Caribbean (2026). Where the margin goes: value chains in the Eastern Caribbean. Port of Spain: E.X. Caribbean Business Consultants Limited. https://excaribbean.com/insights/where-the-margin-goes-value-chains-in-the-eastern-caribbean