Earlier Report Observations
Between 2018 and 2023, the market for fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Saint Lucia experienced a notable contraction followed by a sustained expansion. The market volume dropped sharply from 888 tons in 2018 to 700 tons in 2019, a decline of over 20%. This was followed by a recovery phase beginning in 2020.
The market regained momentum after 2019, growing steadily to reach 838 tons in 2020 and then surpassing its pre-contraction level by 2021 with 911 tons. This upward trajectory continued, culminating in a market volume of 1,013 tons in 2023, the highest point recorded in the period and representing an increase of over 40% from the 2019 low.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Saint Lucia
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Saint Lucia
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production cucumbers and gherkins in Saint Lucia
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020
World map of production of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020
Cucumber and gherkin production in Saint Lucia rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, output reached 848.0 t, marking a 16.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 10.7%, averaging an annual decline of 3.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 727.0 t, which also saw the steepest drop of 19.9%.
Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (4.4%) | (19.9%) | 16.6% | (3.7%) |
In value, 2017-2020, K $ US
The value of cucumber and gherkin production in Saint Lucia recovered following a two-year downturn. In 2020, production was valued at 675.5 K $ US, up 30.3% from the previous year. The lowest value occurred in 2019 at 518.2 K $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 17.4%.
Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (5.9%) | (17.4%) | 30.3% | 0.4% |
Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Saint Lucia
Exports in kind, kg
After two years of growth, cucumber and gherkin export volumes from Saint Lucia fell. In 2020, exports totaled 10 228 kg, a 62.3% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 49.4%, with an average annual decline of 20.3%. The peak was in 2019 at 27 133 kg, which also saw the highest increase of 34.1%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 0.1% | 34.1% | (62.3%) | (20.3%) |
From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the primary buyer of cucumbers and gherkins from Saint Lucia, accounting for 94.0% of total exports in volume.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, $ US
Cucumber and gherkin exports from Saint Lucia in value terms declined in 2020 to 8 147 $ US, down 57.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 42.6%, with an average annual decline of 16.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 340 $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 38.3%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (1.5%) | 38.3% | (57.9%) | (16.9%) |
During 2017-2020, the export market in value terms was heavily concentrated, with the United Kingdom dominating at 92.9% of total flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Saint Lucia in value, 2017-2020
Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Saint Lucia
Imports in kind, kg
Import volumes for cucumbers and gherkins in Saint Lucia showed volatility over the period. In 2020, imports were approximately 22 kg, a 91.5% drop from 2019. The highest import level was in 2018 at 379 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 25.4%. Between 2018 and 2020, imports fluctuated significantly, with a 17-fold difference from peak to trough.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 25.4% | (31.9%) | (91.5%) | (58.2%) |
From 2017 to 2020, France and the United States were the main sources of cucumber and gherkin imports to Saint Lucia, together accounting for 100.0% of total volume.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020
Imports in value, $ US
Cucumber and gherkin imports to Saint Lucia in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 627 $ US, a 53.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 65.7%, with an average annual drop of 30.0%. The peak value was in 2018 at 2 523 $ US, which also recorded the largest increase of 38.0%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 38.0% | (46.8%) | (53.3%) | (30.0%) |
Between 2017 and 2020, France and the United States dominated the import market in value terms, jointly representing 100.0% of total flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Saint Lucia in value, 2017-2020
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