Leguminous vegetables market in Antigua and Barbuda

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh leguminous vegetables in Antigua and Barbuda experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 139.1 tons in 2018, market volume saw a slight increase to 139.6 tons in 2019, followed by a decline to 134.9 tons in 2020 and a more pronounced drop to 125.0 tons in 2021. This downward trend reversed from 2022 onward. Over this period, domestic production showed steady growth from 102.3 tons to 105.1 tons, while import volumes varied significantly, contributing to the overall market movements.

The market recovery in 2022, with volume rising to 134.2 tons, was supported by a shift in consumer behavior. A growing preference for fresh, healthy, and organic foods, coupled with post-pandemic dietary changes toward plant-based eating, increased demand for leguminous vegetables. This expansion in consumption drove the market upward despite broader global economic pressures affecting production costs.

Market growth accelerated in 2023, reaching 148.0 tons, the highest level in the observed period. This increase was supported by sustained domestic production and a sharp rise in imports, reflecting continued strong consumer demand for these fresh vegetables.

Production leguminous vegetables in Antigua and Barbuda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Antigua and Barbuda's production of leguminous vegetables has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 106.4 tonnes, marking a 2.4% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

Exports leguminous vegetables from Antigua and Barbuda

Exports in kind, kg

Exports of leguminous vegetables from Antigua and Barbuda have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports reached 86 kg, up 14.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, exports surged by 846.1%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 111.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export pattern for leguminous vegetables showed a heavy reliance on Montserrat, which accounted for 100.0% of all shipments.

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, $ US

The value of leguminous vegetables exported from Antigua and Barbuda has risen for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports totaled 185 US dollars, a sharp increase of 31.6% compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, export value grew by 525%, with an annualized rate of 84.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Montserrat was nearly the sole buyer of leguminous vegetables from Antigua and Barbuda, purchasing 100.0% of total exports by value.

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 leguminous vegetables to Antigua and Barbuda

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of leguminous vegetables into Antigua and Barbuda have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 28 565 kg, a significant drop of 20.2% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 14.4%, with an annualized decline of 5.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 36 827 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 10.4% that year.

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

During 2017–2020, the United States was the primary and almost exclusive source for leguminous vegetable imports into Antigua and Barbuda, making up 93.1% of total import volumes.

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, $ US

The value of leguminous vegetables imported into Antigua and Barbuda has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 51 578 US dollars, a substantial decrease of 18.0% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value fell by 28.4%, with an average annual decline of 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import pattern in value terms highlighted a strong dependence on the United States, which accounted for 92.3% of total import flows.

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