US Virgin Islands Business
• Main imports: Crude oil, food, consumer goods and building materials.
• Main exports: Petroleum products and rum.
• Main trade partners: Puerto Rico and USA.
Economy
Tourism is a key industry, contributing around US$1.2 billion annually to the economy. The manufacturing industry is relatively new and thriving, producing pharmaceuticals, electronics and textiles. In addition, the islands have one of the world’s largest oil refineries and a thriving trade in rum. Agriculture is confined to producing for local consumption; there are no significant natural resources. Transhipment and financial services are the islands’ other main sources of revenue.
Conferences & Conventions
Business Contacts
PO Box 3009, Orange Grove, Suite 12, Christiansted, VI 00820, US Virgin Islands
Tel: 773 1435.
Website: www.stxchamber.org
St Thomas–St John Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 324, 6-7 Main Street, St Thomas, VI 00804, US Virgin Islands
Tel: 776 0100.
Website: www.usvichamber.com
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