| Product Code: ETC6311355 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
Barbados continues to rely on imports of gelcoat, with top suppliers in 2024 being the USA, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Panama. The market shows highly concentrated competition, with the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remaining at elevated levels. However, the industry has experienced a significant decline in compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024, with a notable decrease in growth rate from 2023 to 2024. These trends indicate a challenging landscape for gelcoat import shipments to Barbados, highlighting the need for strategic adjustments and market analysis.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Barbados Gelcoat Market Overview |
3.1 Barbados Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Barbados Gelcoat Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Barbados Gelcoat Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Barbados Gelcoat Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for gelcoat in the marine industry due to growth in recreational boating activities. |
4.2.2 Rising construction activities in Barbados leading to higher demand for gelcoat in the building and infrastructure sector. |
4.2.3 Growing awareness about the benefits of gelcoat in protecting surfaces from corrosion and enhancing aesthetics. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the cost of production for gelcoat manufacturers. |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative coating solutions affecting market penetration and pricing strategies. |
5 Barbados Gelcoat Market Trends |
6 Barbados Gelcoat Market, By Types |
6.1 Barbados Gelcoat Market, By Resin Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, By Resin Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, By Vinyl Ester, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, By Epoxy, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Barbados Gelcoat Market, By End-use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, By Marine, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, By Wind Energy, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Barbados Gelcoat Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Barbados Gelcoat Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Barbados Gelcoat Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Barbados Gelcoat Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product developments or innovations in the gelcoat market in Barbados. |
8.2 Percentage increase in the adoption of gelcoat in different industries over a specific period. |
8.3 Customer satisfaction ratings and feedback on the quality and performance of gelcoat products in Barbados. |
8.4 Environmental impact assessments and sustainability initiatives undertaken by gelcoat manufacturers in Barbados. |
8.5 Percentage growth in the number of gelcoat application workshops or training programs conducted in Barbados. |
9 Barbados Gelcoat Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Barbados Gelcoat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Barbados Gelcoat Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Barbados Gelcoat Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Barbados Gelcoat Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Barbados Gelcoat Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |