required report public distribution date 9 12 2006 gain number c16006 caribbean basin exporter guide regional approved by omar gonzalez acting director agricultural trade office prepared joanna apergis marketing specialist highlights updated on 06 section s i iii iv v appendix 1 importers have a long history of doing business with the united states their strong interest in us exports is mainly due to any following close proximity standing reputation higher quality products and service includes psd changes no matrix unscheduled miami c11 c1 market overview most countries1 lack sufficient arable land cultivate enough food supply own populations addition thousands tourists descend these islands single day when combined two factors lead pursuit imports from other countries since closest neighbors are usually minimal beverage must be shipped