Trindad and Tobago Strengthening And Stimulating Economic Growth Through Overseas Market

Trindad and Tobago Strengthening And Stimulating Economic Growth Through Overseas Market

The experience of Christle Ltd, shows how one small company can significantly enhance its market presence through taking part in trade missions facilitated by the Trade Ministry, the TT Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) and exporTT. Established in 1989 by Christopher Garcia the company offers over 30 products, including battery water, disinfectant, dishwashing liquid, tile and grout cleaner, termite treatment, rust remover, degreaser, PVC/CPVC solvents and various cleaning agents and chemical products.

The company, which employs just over 20 people, won the TTMA’s Trade Mission Champion Award 2023 and Manufacturer of the Year (small) in 2022.

In 2021, in response to the economic impact of the covid19 pandemic on TT, the Government allocated $50 million to stimulate and strengthen economic growth through overseas market development and export promotion.

In 2023, Christle Ltd participated in trade missions to Grenada, the Dominican Republic, St Lucia, Suriname and Guyana. In the same year, through the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce, it also participated in a Barbados mission. In 2024, the company ventured to Belize and Suriname and, through exportTT, to Curacao and Aruba.

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Source Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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