Export.gov - Overview of Haiti

Haïti, officially the Republic of Haiti, is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. The total area of Haiti is 27,750 square kilometers (10,714 sq mi) and its capital is Port-au-Prince. Haitian Creole and French are the official languages.

Market Overview

2010 Macroeconomic Indicators (in $ millions)

Exports: 565

Imports: 2,809.4

Services: -1,030

Income: 21

Capital and Financial Accounts: 877

Private Transfers: 1,3071

External Grants: 1,790

There are few government controls or subsidies.
U.S. imports represent more than 40 percent of total imports.
Haiti imports more than 70 percent of market goods.
Three major International Ship and Port Facility Security-certified ports include Port-au-Prince, Cap Haitian, and St. Marc.
Haiti is the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country. 2010 Per capita GDP is USD 663 (Down from 722 in 2009)

Market Opportunities

Good market opportunities are available in the following sectors:

Telecommunication Sector Market Study (2007)
Pharmaceutical Products Market Study (2007) Haiti Textile Industry Market Research (2009) Roads and Building Construction (2008)
Haiti Tourism Sector (2008)
Extension of SONAPI Free Trade Zone (2008)