CASTRIES, St. Lucia -Export Sr. Lucia, the state-owned agency responsible for export promotion, international marketing and trade facilitation, says its fourth shipment of sea moss to Dubai underscores the potential for establishing a niche market for the product in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Chief executive officer of Export St. Lucia, Sunita Daniel, said the agency had facilitated three major shipments this week to the northern Caribbean, Barbados and Dubai.
“We are proud to facilitate the export of these exceptional St. Lucian products. We have a great appreciation for markets within our region and the great demand for St. Lucian products,” she said, noting that the shipment of sea moss to Dubai came from the all-women Praslin Community Women’s Seamoss Group.
“The sea moss is the fourth in this growing market within which we continue to explore opportunities for other niche and specialty products. The continued sea moss shipments to Dubai demonstrate the potential for St. Lucian producers to export unique niche products to diverse markets around the world.
“We are committed to identifying new opportunities and supporting local exporters in accessing them. Our thrust will continue and we hope that in the not too distant future that other products will make way to that market,” Daniel added.
The agency said that the shipments to the northern Caribbean and Barbados contained mainly fresh produce and manufactured goods from farmers and producers across the island.
“It is through shipments like these that our farmers and businesses are able to showcase St. Lucia’s agricultural capabilities, reach new customers abroad and gain much needed revenue to sustain themselves and their families.”
