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Lemons and limes market in Saint Lucia

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 Saint Lucia showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2023. It expanded significantly to 375 tons in 2019, marking the peak for the period.

This growth was followed by a contraction in 2020 and 2021, with the market declining to 299 tons. A temporary recovery in 2022 brought volume to 330 tons, before another decrease to 292 tons in 2023, completing a cycle of fluctuation without a sustained directional trend.

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 Saint Lucia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia 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. 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Saint Lucia

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, Saint Lucia produced 317.0 tonnes of lemons and limes, marking a 24.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 419.0 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 28.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	28.1%	(24.3%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Saint Lucia

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility throughout the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 69-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Saint Lucia exported 2 659 kg of lemons and limes, representing a sharp 93.9% decline from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 43 606 kg, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 928.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	569.6%	928.7%	(93.9%)	61.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis was the dominant buyer of lemons and limes from Saint Lucia, accounting for 91.1% of total exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values reached their minimum in 2017 and maximum in 2019, with a 12.3-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Saint Lucia's lemons and limes export value reached 3 097 US dollars, showing a significant 42.1% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 5 349 US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 918.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	918.2%	21.2%	(42.1%)	92.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis accounted for 74.0% of the total export value of lemons and limes from Saint Lucia, with the remaining share distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Saint Lucia

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes demonstrated considerable volatility during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017 and the highest in 2019, showing a 9.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Saint Lucia imported 25 kg of lemons and limes, representing a substantial 48.9% decrease from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(48.9%)	71.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saint Lucia showed strong dependence on the United States for lemon and lime imports, with this market accounting for 93.7% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 6.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Saint Lucia's imported lemons and limes reached 683 US dollars, indicating a dramatic 543.5% increase from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	543.5%	32.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and France together formed the primary supplier group for lemons and limes to Saint Lucia, accounting for 100.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io