Citrus fruit market in Dominica

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for citrus fruit in Dominica remained stable from 2018 to 2023, ranging between 53 137 t and 53 863 t. A peak was reached in 2021, followed by a slight contraction in the subsequent years.

In value terms, the market showed consistent growth, rising from $149.2 million in 2018 to $215.7 million in 2023. The most significant increases occurred after 2020, with the market value climbing by over $40 million between 2021 and 2023.

This period was characterized by steady domestic production volumes, which formed the entirety of the local market, while the notable rise in market value suggests underlying shifts in pricing or product composition.

Production citrus fruit in Dominica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Dominica's citrus fruit production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 53 351 tons of citrus fruit, showing nearly no change from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of Dominica's citrus fruit production declined. In 2020, citrus fruit output was valued at 151.5 million US dollars, down 3.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 22.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 156.1 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 20.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports citrus fruit from Dominica

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The export market for citrus fruit from Dominica showed significant volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a five-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, exports stood at 31.0 tons, representing a modest increase of 1.2% from 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 22.6 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 80.0%. The following year, 2019, experienced the largest increase at 35.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda, France, and Saint Kitts and Nevis formed the core group of export partners for Dominica's citrus fruit in terms of volume. Antigua and Barbuda accounted for 44.3% of exports, France for 22.7%, and Saint Kitts and Nevis for 15.7%. Together, these three countries represented 82.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values peaked in 2017 and declined to their lowest level in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 4.2 times. In 2020, citrus fruit exports from Dominica totaled 88.1 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.0% decline compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 63.5 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 76.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 41.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda, France, and Saint Kitts and Nevis consistently held leading positions in Dominica's citrus fruit export structure by value. Antigua and Barbuda accounted for 47.2% of exports, France for 19.6%, and Saint Kitts and Nevis for 16.8%. Collectively, these three partners represented 83.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Dominica

Imports in kind, t

The import market for citrus fruit in Dominica exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Import volumes varied significantly, with a 25-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Dominica imported 0.0 tons of citrus fruit, showing a decrease of 96.1% from the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.4 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 1,805.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Dominica's citrus fruit imports in terms of volume were heavily dependent on the United States, which accounted for 99.7% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. There was a significant amplitude between 2019 and 2020, with a peak-to-trough difference of 16 times. In 2020, citrus fruit imports to Dominica amounted to 0.0 thousand US dollars, marking a contraction of 93.8% compared with 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.6 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 803.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, imports in value terms remained heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 99.6% of total flows.

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

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