Citrus fruit market in Trinidad and Tobago

Earlier Report Observations

Trinidad and Tobago's citrus fruit market volume expanded from 30 737 t in 2018 to a peak of 32 405 t in 2020, reflecting steady growth in domestic production. The market then contracted slightly in 2021 to 31 776 t before stabilizing around 32 000 t in the following two years.

Production levels mirrored this trend, indicating that the market is primarily supplied locally with minimal trade flows. After the 2021 dip, volumes recovered modestly, reaching 32 110 t in 2023, suggesting a resilient domestic sector despite annual fluctuations.

Production citrus fruit in Trinidad and Tobago

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Trinidad and Tobago's citrus fruit production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 32 411 tons of citrus fruit, representing a 0.7% rise from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 30 769 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 5.2%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 4.6% growth.

Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Trinidad and Tobago's citrus fruit production value has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 90 075 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.5% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 8.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 75 139 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 9.6%. The most substantial increase took place in 2019 with a 15.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports citrus fruit from Trinidad and Tobago

Exports in kind, kg

Trinidad and Tobago's citrus fruit export volume has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 21 210 kilograms, showing a sharp reduction of 30.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 59.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -25.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Bunkers consistently accounted for 80.3% of total exports in volume, highlighting a high concentration on this market. The remaining exports were distributed among other countries.

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

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign citrus fruit supplies from Trinidad and Tobago have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 58.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting an intense decrease of 28.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 55.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.7%.

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

During 2017–2020, Bunkers remained the primary destination for citrus fruit exports from Trinidad and Tobago, accounting for 85.2% of total export value. The rest was shared among other countries.

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

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020

Imports citrus fruit to Trinidad and Tobago

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, with a ninefold difference between these years. In 2020, Trinidad and Tobago's citrus fruit imports reached 15 218 kilograms, which is 336.8% higher than the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 151 kilograms, which saw the largest decline of 88.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Jamaica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines formed the main cluster of markets for imports in volume. Brazil accounted for 52.6% of imports, Jamaica for 27.2%, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for 12.6%, together representing 92.4% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports peaked in 2017 and bottomed in 2018, with a 6.2-fold difference. In 2020, Trinidad and Tobago imported 12.8 thousand US dollars worth of citrus fruit, marking an abrupt increase of 144.0% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3.7 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 83.9%.

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

In 2017–2020, three main markets—Brazil, Jamaica, and the United States—together absorbed 79.3% of the total value of citrus fruit imports to Trinidad and Tobago.

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

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020