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Lemons and limes market in Antigua and Barbuda

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for lemons and limes in Antigua and Barbuda experienced noticeable fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. After starting at 604 tons in 2018, it dipped to 570 tons in 2019, recovered to 605 tons in 2020, fell again to 577 tons in 2021, then rose to 610 tons in 2022 and reached 637 tons in 2023.

Domestic production showed a gradual upward trend, increasing from 429 tons in 2018 to a peak of 444 tons in 2022 before a slight contraction to 440 tons in 2023. Imports, however, varied more sharply, ranging from a low of 135 tons in 2019 to a high of 197 tons in 2023, directly influencing the total market size each year.

By the end of the period, the overall market volume had grown by 5.5% compared to 2018, settling at 637 tons in 2023 despite the year-to-year volatility.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Antigua and Barbuda
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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 lemons and limes in Antigua and Barbuda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Antigua and Barbuda produced 435.0 t of lemons and limes, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 2.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.8%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, at 1.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	1.3%	0.0%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Antigua and Barbuda

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Antigua and Barbuda exported 0.1 t of lemons and limes, remaining relatively stable compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports surged by 766.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 105.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, lemons and limes exports from Antigua and Barbuda were almost entirely directed towards Montserrat, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Antigua and Barbuda exported 0.3 K $ US worth of lemons and limes, showing no significant change from 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, exports increased dramatically by 2 316.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 189.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, 100.0% of the total value of lemons and limes exports from Antigua and Barbuda went to Montserrat, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Antigua and Barbuda

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Antigua and Barbuda imported approximately 169.6 t of lemons and limes, representing a steep rise of 25.4% year-over-year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 135.2 t, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 174.6 t. The largest decline was in 2019, at 22.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	(22.6%)	25.4%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States dominated the country structure of imports in kind, accounting for 85.6% of total flows, with other destinations playing relatively minor roles.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported lemons and limes volumes in Antigua and Barbuda declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported a total of value_last_year K $ US of lemons and limes, indicating a strong fall of 10.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 12.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 469.7 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 21.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 25.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.3%	(21.5%)	(10.8%)	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, the structure of imports in value terms was characterized by the predominance of the United States, which absorbed 88.2% of total flows, alongside a large number of minor trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io