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Cassava market in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cassava market in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines contracted sharply from 2018 to 2023, with total volume falling from 593 t to 131 t. This represents a decline of nearly 80% over the five-year period, marking a significant transformation of the sector.

After a gradual decrease from 593 t to 563 t between 2018 and 2020, production and market size dropped precipitously in 2021 to 292 t, then further to 141 t in 2022. By 2023, the market stabilized around 131 t, with minimal trade flows indicating a primarily domestic-oriented industry.

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 Vincent and the Grenadines
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 cassava in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cassava production in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 567.0 t of cassava, representing a gradual decrease of 3.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 593.0 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	(1.2%)	(3.2%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cassava from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines exported 4 484 kg of cassava, showing a sharp rise of 25.8% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	25.8%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Barbados was the dominant market for cassava exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, accounting for 98.1% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, cassava exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were valued at 1 538 US dollars, marking a steep increase of 765.3% year-over-year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	765.3%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Barbados clearly led as the primary buyer of cassava from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, capturing 97.6% 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 Vincent and the Grenadines in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cassava to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 29 kg, with the largest decline of 92.0% that year. In 2019, imports surged by 772.4%, and by 2020, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines imported 395 kg of cassava, a steep increase of 56.2% compared to the previous year. The peak-to-trough amplitude from 2018 to 2020 was 13.6 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.0%)	772.4%	56.2%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Costa Rica dominated the import structure in volume, holding a 100.0% share of total cassava imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 76 US dollars, with the largest decline of 92.0% that year. In 2019, imports peaked at 1 139 US dollars, showing the largest increase of 1 399.5%. By 2020, cassava shipments to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines totaled 1 136 US dollars, reflecting negligible variation compared to 2019. The variation between the maximum in 2019 and minimum in 2018 was 15-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.0%)	1 399.5%	(0.3%)	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Costa Rica effectively monopolized cassava imports in value terms to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io