“St. Kitts is the leading exporter in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)”.

The manufacturing sector is a major pillar of the St. Kitts economy. It has been a consistent contributor to the domestic economy and the overall development of St. Kitts and Nevi over the last 30 years. The sector contributes approximately 8 -10 % of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and sustains over 2000 jobs or 8.54 % of the country’s workforce.

St. Kitts possesses considerable strengths that make the island attractive for manufacturing. These include:

• Stable political, social, economical and business environment
• Business incentives and fiscal exemptions for local and foreign investors
• Low cost producers relative to the USA and other developed countries
• Free Trade Agreements and international initiatives to facilitate free movement of goods, such as the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the Caribbean Basin Initiative
• Trainable and experienced manufacturing human resource base
• Adequate infrastructure such as airports, seaports, roads, telecommunication services, utilities and financial services
• Proximity to the USA, South America, Central America and Caribbean Markets
• Diverse air and sea transportation services