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Cotton seeds market in Caribbean

Cotton seeds market in Caribbean

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Antigua and Barbuda
the Bahamas
Barbados
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Haiti
Jamaica
Martinique
Montserrat
Curacao
Aruba
Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
Bonaire
Puerto Rico
Saint-Barthélemy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Anguilla
Saint Lucia
Saint-Martin (French Part)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cotton seeds in the Caribbean fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. It rose sharply in 2019 to 671 t, driven by a significant increase in imports. After this peak, the market declined over the next three years, reaching a low of 565 t in 2022, before recovering to 615 t in 2023.

This trajectory was influenced by global factors. The COVID-19 pandemic caused supply chain disruptions and economic pressure, leading to the market contraction from 2020 through 2022. The recovery in 2023 was supported by the adoption of genetically modified cotton seeds that enhance pest resistance and yield, along with biological seed treatments introduced by major companies like Bayer and Corteva. Trade policies and international agreements also affected import flows, as seen in the 2019 import surge. By 2024, the market continued to be shaped by technological innovation, market consolidation among global seed firms, and a growing consumer preference for sustainable agriculture.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Caribbean
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Caribbean in kind, 2018-2023, t
    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. 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 Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda 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/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda 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, kg
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda 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/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 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 Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda 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/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda 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, kg
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda 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/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 cotton seeds in Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Caribbean produced 622.1 t of cotton seeds, showing minimal change from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.8%, which translates to an average annual increase of 2.5%. The lowest production level occurred in 2018 at 552.5 t, while the peak was reached in 2019 with 623.1 t. The most significant decline happened in 2018, dropping by 4.3%, whereas the largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 12.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(4.3%)12.8%(0.2%)2.5%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports cotton seeds from Caribbean

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cotton seeds to Caribbean

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports hit their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 59-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cotton seeds deliveries to Caribbean amounted to 807 kg, marking a sharp decline of 98.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 47 912 kg, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, surging by 1 498.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(88.0%)1 498.1%(98.3%)(68.1%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the top supplier of cotton seeds to Caribbean, making up 85.9% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Imports varied significantly, dropping to a low in 2020 after reaching a high in 2019, with a 7.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, cotton seeds deliveries to Caribbean totaled 8 265 US dollars, reflecting a sudden decrease of 87.3% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 65 263 US dollars, and the largest increase happened in 2019, jumping by 197.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(11.6%)197.8%(87.3%)(30.7%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of cotton seeds to Caribbean in value terms were heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 84.4% of total flows; other countries together formed the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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