Women's summer clothing
Dresses, blouses, tops and shorts sorted Cream (A+) or Grade A for warm-climate resale.
Caribbean
Used Clothing Container for the Caribbean
Caribbean retailers and market traders buy summer-weighted European clothing selections suited to a year-round warm climate.
Supplying this market from Europe
Caribbean retailers and market vendors buy for a year-round warm climate, so the assortment is weighted heavily towards light clothing: dresses, blouses, T-shirts, shorts, children's wear, sandals and trainers. Winter categories have almost no resale value here, and we build selections accordingly rather than sending a generic mixed load.
Order sizes in this region tend to be moderate. A single 20ft container often covers a small retailer for a full season, and mixed pallets suit vendors who prefer to reorder frequently and keep stock fresh. Because island duty structures and inspection rules differ, the destination island, not just the region, determines what is practical.
We ship from the main North European container ports, which gives access to regular sailings and predictable schedules to the Caribbean basin.
- Strongest categories
- Women's summer clothing, T-shirts, children's wear, sandals, trainers
- Typical order
- Mixed pallets or a 20ft container per season
- Loading ports
- Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg
- Languages
- English, Spanish and French
Most requested products
Women's summer clothing, T-shirts, children's clothing, sandals, trainers and light household textiles.
Routes and ports
Container shipping from Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg to Kingston, Port-au-Prince, Santo Domingo and Georgetown.
Who buys from us here
Independent retailers, market vendors and small importing wholesalers.
Language support
English, Spanish and French support.
Categories in demand
What buyers in Caribbean order most
Selections are built around what actually resells in this market. Open a category to see how it is prepared, then add your requirements to a quote request.
Children's clothing
Light children's mixes by age band, a consistently strong seller in island markets.
Sandals and trainers
Warm-weather footwear selections, with work shoes added on request.
Light household textiles
Sheets, towels and light linens to complete a mixed container.
Ports, routes and indicative transit times
Transit times are indicative only and depend on the carrier, sailing schedule, transhipment and clearance at destination.
Kingston
- Country
- Jamaica
- Transit
- Approx. 3-4 weeks
- Notes
- Regular sailings and established transhipment capacity.
Santo Domingo
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Transit
- Approx. 3-4 weeks
- Notes
- Import documentation requirements should be confirmed in advance.
Port-au-Prince
- Country
- Haiti
- Transit
- Approx. 4 weeks
- Notes
- Long-standing second-hand clothing market.
Georgetown
- Country
- Guyana
- Transit
- Approx. 4-5 weeks
- Notes
- Often served via regional transhipment.
| Port or route | Country | Indicative transit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | Jamaica | Approx. 3-4 weeks | Regular sailings and established transhipment capacity. |
| Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | Approx. 3-4 weeks | Import documentation requirements should be confirmed in advance. |
| Port-au-Prince | Haiti | Approx. 4 weeks | Long-standing second-hand clothing market. |
| Georgetown | Guyana | Approx. 4-5 weeks | Often served via regional transhipment. |
Need to work out how much stock fits your budget and space? Use the container calculator or read the shipping and Incoterms guide.
Order formats for this region
Choose the volume that matches your market and cash flow. Capacity is confirmed with each quotation.
Compressed bale
Single-category bales for buyers testing a new line or topping up an existing order. Weight per bale is stated in the quotation.
Mixed pallet
Palletised and stretch-wrapped lots sorted by style, season or segment. Suits smaller importers and online resellers.
20ft container
A first full container for regional wholesalers. Capacity depends on packing density, stacking and payload limits, and is confirmed with each quotation.
40ft container
The standard format for established importers moving repeat volume. Loading plan and manifest are agreed before dispatch.
Inspection video
How your order is checked before it ships
Before a Caribbean order is loaded, the prepared lot is checked, documented and photographed. Watch a representative view of selection, palletising and export handling.
This video is representative of our process. Current-lot photos and video for your own order are shared with the offer where available.
See the full photo and video galleryHow an order to Caribbean works
1. Send your requirements
Product categories, quality, quantity, packing and destination port.
2. Receive a written quotation
Grades, quantities, packing, Incoterm and validity are stated in writing, nothing is implied.
3. Confirm and reserve
Stock is reserved against the pro forma invoice and agreed payment terms.
4. Inspect before loading
Photos or video of the prepared lot, or a third-party or in-person inspection where arranged.
5. Pack, load and document
Palletising or baling, container stuffing, packing list, invoice and transport documents.
Full detail is on the how it works page.
Stock prepared for Caribbean
Representative photos of products, preparation and loading. Click any image for a larger view.
Import rules for this region
Duty structures and inspection rules differ by island. Some destinations require pre-approval for second-hand goods.
- Duty structures, taxes and inspection rules differ from island to island, sometimes considerably.
- Some destinations require pre-approval, fumigation evidence or a licence for second-hand goods.
- Transhipment may add time and handling costs on smaller island routes.
- We verify import eligibility for your island before any reservation, and responsibilities are stated in the quotation.
We do not promise delivery to any destination before checking eligibility. Final responsibilities are stated in the quotation and sales agreement.
Brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. EuroWear Export is an independent wholesaler and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the brands displayed. Branded stock is subject to availability and authenticity verification.
Caribbean buyer questions
Straight answers to the questions importers in this market ask most.
More answers are on the FAQ page, or contact us with a specific question.
Other regions we supply
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