International Market Research Consultant on Non-Traditional Flours in the Caribbean

Result of Service

Output 1 (by 17 July 2026) Inception report, including detailed methodology, stakeholder mapping, workplan, analytical framework, list of target products and proposed structure of the final report.

Output 2 (by 31 July) Desk review and evidence synthesis report, including key findings from existing market and technical documents, commercialization implications and identification of gaps requiring further validation.

Output 3 (by 14 August) Draft market study and product opportunity assessment report covering: product assessment for cassava, sweet potato, breadfruit, dasheen and arrowroot; market analysis and buyer intelligence; competitor and substitute product analysis; supply, volume and sourcing assessment; processing, compliance, packaging and logistics considerations; preliminary product prioritization and commercialization recommendations.

Output 4 (by 27 August) Dedicated non-traditional/gluten free markets such as arrowroot, dasheen, breadfruit and Cassava assessment note, including quantified opportunities where feasible, buyer segments, product specifications, distribution logistics, potential commercial applications and recommendations for market entry and scale-up.

Output 5 (by 11 September) Product prioritization matrix and phased commercialization roadmap for 12, 24 and 36 months, including quick wins, medium-term growth opportunities and longer-term strategic product lines.

Output 6 (by 25 September) Market development input note, including: shortlist of target markets and indicative buyer categories; recommendations for commodity supply catalogue structure and content; product specification and supply forecast guidance; route-to-market recommendations; practical market intelligence inputs to support future marketing plans and commercial outreach.

Output 7 (by 30 September) Final revised report package and presentation, including the final market study, final arrowroot market assessment, final product prioritization matrix, final commercialization roadmap and presentation of findings and recommendations to ITC and key stakeholders.