Citrus fruit market in Antigua and Barbuda

Earlier Report Observations

The citrus fruit market in Antigua and Barbuda expanded significantly between 2018 and 2021, with market volume growing by over 30% to reach 1 532.5 t. This growth was primarily driven by a sharp increase in imports, which more than doubled during this period while domestic production remained relatively stable. After peaking in 2021, the market contracted over the next two years, falling to 1 365.1 t in 2023 as import volumes declined.

Domestic production of citrus fruit showed modest fluctuations, ranging from 858.8 t in 2018 to a high of 888.5 t in 2022 before a slight dip to 880.7 t in 2023. The stability in local output contrasted with the volatility of imports, which surged from 297.9 t in 2018 to 649.0 t in 2021 before dropping to 484.4 t in 2023. Export activity was negligible throughout the period, having minimal impact on overall market size.

The overall market trajectory was thus shaped largely by changes in import flows, which propelled the market to its peak in 2021 and subsequently contributed to its contraction. By 2023, the market volume had retreated to levels close to those seen in 2019, though still above the 2018 baseline.

Production citrus fruit in Antigua and Barbuda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

In Antigua and Barbuda, citrus fruit production reached 869.9 tonnes in 2020, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports citrus fruit from Antigua and Barbuda

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, citrus fruit exports from Antigua and Barbuda totaled 0.1 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2019 period, exports surged by 163.5%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, citrus fruit exports from Antigua and Barbuda were highly concentrated, with Montserrat accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, the value of citrus fruit exports from Antigua and Barbuda stood at 0.3 thousand US dollars, remaining broadly stable year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2019, export values increased by 546.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 86.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Montserrat dominated the value of citrus fruit exports from Antigua and Barbuda, consistently representing 100.0% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2017-2020

Imports citrus fruit to Antigua and Barbuda

Imports in kind, t

Citrus fruit imports into Antigua and Barbuda rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 628.9 tonnes, marking a 19.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 222.2%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 47.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the central partner for citrus fruit imports into Antigua and Barbuda, accounting for 84.2% of total flows, while other markets played a less significant role.

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

World map of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Citrus fruit imports into Antigua and Barbuda increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import values totaled 1 358 thousand US dollars, up 18.5% from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values rose by 231.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States dominated the value of citrus fruit imports into Antigua and Barbuda, absorbing 90.0% of total flows, alongside numerous minor partners.

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

World map of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2017-2020