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Lemons and limes market in Dominica

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 Dominica remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2023, moving within a narrow range of 1 757 to 1 820 t. Production followed a similar pattern, gradually increasing from 1 759 t in 2018 to a peak of 1 833 t in 2022 before easing to 1 807 t in 2023.

In 2022, the market reached its highest volume of 1 820 t, supported by heightened global demand for limes linked to the recovery of the restaurant sector in key import regions like Europe and the United States. This external demand encouraged export-oriented production, with Dominican exports rising to 12 t that year. Concurrently, logistics disruptions and weather-related shortages in major supplying countries contributed to price volatility, reflected in the market value increase to 9.6 million USD.

Market value fluctuated more noticeably than volume, peaking at 9.7 million USD in 2019 and again at 9.6 million USD in 2022. Export volumes grew steadily from 2 t in 2018 to 14 t in 2023, indicating a gradual shift toward external markets despite the small absolute quantities.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Dominica
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Dominica 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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. 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 Dominica

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 2019, lemon and lime production in Dominica saw its largest decline of 0.1%. However, in 2020, output rebounded to 1,779 tonnes, marking a 1.2% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	(0.1%)	1.2%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Dominica's lemon and lime production value declined in 2020. Output was valued at $9,372 thousand US, which is 3.5% lower than in 2019. The peak value occurred in 2019 at $9,711 thousand US. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 25.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 7.8%. The most significant yearly increase was recorded in 2018 at 23.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.9%	4.8%	(3.5%)	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Dominica

Exports in kind, kg

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1,278 kg, then surged to 3,431 kg in 2020, representing a 168.5% increase from the previous year. The peak occurred in 2017, creating a 12.5-fold difference between the high and low points. The most substantial decline was observed in 2018 at 90.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.4%)	(16.1%)	168.5%	(40.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Kitts and Nevis were the primary destinations for Dominica's lemon and lime exports in volume terms, together accounting for 80.5% of total flows. Other trading partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values fluctuated significantly, with a 9.6-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, foreign lemon and lime supplies from Dominica totaled $18,080 US, reflecting a 156.1% year-over-year improvement. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at $7,059 US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 88.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.2%)	(12.1%)	156.1%	(35.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Kitts and Nevis remained the main destinations for Dominica's lemon and lime exports in value terms, jointly representing 81.0% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Dominica

Imports in kind, kg

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States played a dominant role in lemon and lime imports to Dominica in volume terms, consistently accounting for 99.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, the United States dominated the country structure of lemon and lime imports to Dominica in value terms, with a share of 98.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io