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Apples, pears and quinces market in Caribbean

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh apples, pears, and quinces in the Caribbean grew from 38 106 t in 2018 to 42 466 t in 2023, an increase of over 11%. This expansion was driven by a steady rise in imports, which climbed from 35 371 t to 39 789 t, while domestic production remained relatively stable.

After a brief stabilization in 2020, import growth continued, reaching 41 958 t in 2024. This uptick coincided with China's imposition of additional 15% tariffs on U.S. apples, pears, and grapes, which likely redirected American exports toward alternative markets such as the Caribbean, supporting the region's import volume.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Caribbean in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apples, pears and quinces in Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Caribbean produced 2,520 tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, marking a 3.3% increase from the previous year. However, production declined by 7.7% overall between 2017 and 2020, averaging a 2.6% annual decrease. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2,440 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 2,794 tonnes. The most significant drop was in 2019, when production fell by 12.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	(12.6%)	3.3%	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Caribbean

Exports in kind, t

The export market for apples, pears, and quinces from Caribbean showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2020, exports reached 473 tonnes, a sharp increase of 566.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 59 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 57.9%. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018 was substantial, with exports 8.1 times higher at the peak.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(57.9%)	20.8%	566.5%	50.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Caribbean's exports of apples, pears, and quinces were distributed across a wide range of buyers. Bunkers accounted for 8.5% of exports in kind, the United States for 4.2%, and Gabon for 4.1%, together making up 16.8% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but still notable shares, indicating a diversified export portfolio.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for apples, pears, and quinces from Caribbean experienced irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market. In 2020, exports totaled 497,000 US dollars, a steep rise of 151.2% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 198,000 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 20.5%. Overall, export values varied by a factor of 2.5 between the minimum in 2019 and the maximum in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.9%	(20.5%)	151.2%	35.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Caribbean's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms were not heavily concentrated in a few markets. Bunkers represented 22.2% of export value, the United States 3.1%, and Italy 2.9%, collectively accounting for 28.2% of total flows. This suggests a broad distribution of export destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Caribbean

Imports in kind, t

Imports of apples, pears, and quinces into Caribbean increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling 37,781 tonnes. This represented a modest change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 8.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	6.7%	0.2%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant supplier of apples, pears, and quinces to Caribbean, accounting for 87.4% of total imports in kind. The remaining volume was shared among various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Caribbean's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms reached 48,629,000 US dollars, showing a controlled decrease of 7.3% compared to the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 52,453,000 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	6.6%	(7.3%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the leading supplier of apples, pears, and quinces to Caribbean in value terms, holding 87.3% of total imports. The rest was distributed across many other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io