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Beef and buffalo meat market in Saint Lucia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The beef and buffalo meat market in Saint Lucia grew in 2019, reaching over 1.19 million tons, driven by a surge in imports. However, in 2020, the market contracted sharply to 693 000 tons as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains and reduced meat imports.

Following the pandemic shock, the market began a gradual recovery. Imports rebounded from 287 000 tons in 2020 to 457 000 tons by 2022, supporting overall market growth to 864 000 tons. Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout the period, averaging around 410 000 tons annually.

By 2023, the market volume showed signs of stabilization at 857 000 tons. The recovery phase was characterized by fluctuating import levels, which remained below pre-pandemic peaks, indicating an adjusted supply structure.

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 Saint Lucia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia 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 beef and buffalo meat in Saint Lucia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Saint Lucia's beef and buffalo meat production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 405.8 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.5% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 3.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	(1.3%)	(1.5%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Saint Lucia

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saint Lucia's beef and buffalo meat exports in kind were almost entirely directed to Jamaica, which accounted for 100.0% of the total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the partner base for exports in value terms was extremely limited, with Jamaica alone responsible for 100.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef and buffalo meat to Saint Lucia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Saint Lucia imported 287.4 tonnes of beef and buffalo meat, a significant drop of 63.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 58.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 25.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 779.3 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 21.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	21.9%	(63.1%)	(25.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Saint Lucia's beef and buffalo meat imports in kind, accounting for 81.4% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller sources.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of beef and buffalo meat imports into Saint Lucia stood at 2 158 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp decrease of 58.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value fell by 51.8%, with an average annual decline of 21.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 5 177 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 22.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	22.9%	(58.3%)	(21.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the United States was the dominant market for Saint Lucia's beef and buffalo meat imports in value terms, capturing 86.4% of total flows, with other countries collectively accounting for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io