Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector plays a vital role in the economic development of Curaçao, contributing to innovation, employment, and the diversification of local industries. This sector encompasses a wide range of activities, from the production of consumer goods to the processing of raw materials, and serves both domestic needs and export markets. By monitoring trends, performance, and structural developments within manufacturing, policymakers and stakeholders gain valuable insights into the sector’s resilience and opportunities for growth. The information on this page provides an overview of the industry’s composition, key characteristics, and its importance within the broader economic landscape.

The manufacturing sector in Curaçao includes the essential production of water and electricity—two critical utilities that support the island’s households, businesses, and industrial activities.

The data presented on this page reflects the annual production of water and electricity, two core components of Curaçao’s manufacturing sector.

Waterproduction (1000 m³)

2014 14232
2015 13759
2016 14141
2017 14651
2018 15193
2019 14971
2020 14345
2021 14502
2022 14491
2023 14995
2024 15301
2025 15471

Source: Curaçao Water en Electricity Company

Electricity Production (mln kWh)

2014 872.0
2015 820.1
2016 883.7
2017 891.4
2018 865.9
2019 880.2
2020 844.1
2021 846.1
2022 866.9
2023 916.3
2024 982.8
2025 972.4

Source: Curaçao Water and Power Company