
Economy of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Raking of salt, the country's fourthleading industry, was done from time to time. Local quarrying of some materials was used to supplement the construction industry. In 2000, output for sand and gravel was 214,700 tons, up from 50,389 in 1996; crushed stone output was 121,226 tons. Secondary industries. Industry accounted for 26% of GDP in 2001.