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Lemons and limes market in Trinidad and Tobago

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The lemon and lime market in Trinidad and Tobago showed considerable stability from 2018 to 2023, with total annual volume remaining within a narrow range of 2 500 to 2 600 tons. The market began the period at 2 573 tons in 2018, then saw a single notable decrease to 2 501 tons in 2019.

Following the 2019 adjustment, the market entered a phase of minimal fluctuation. Volume recovered slightly to 2 508 tons in 2020 and reached a recent high of 2 526 tons in 2021, before settling at 2 512 tons in 2022 and 2 515 tons in 2023, indicating a consolidated and steady supply.

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

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

Trinidad and Tobago's production of lemons and limes remained stable in 2020, reaching 2,510 tonnes, which was virtually unchanged from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2,500 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 2,573 tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 with a 2.8% drop, and the largest increase was also in 2018 with a 2.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(2.8%)	0.4%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Trinidad and Tobago

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for lemons and limes from Trinidad and Tobago showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 3,145 kg, representing a sharp increase of 109.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with an 18.6% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	90.5%	(18.6%)	109.1%	48.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bunkers (62.1% of exports in kind), Guyana (10.6%), and Germany (10.4%) consistently held the top positions in Trinidad and Tobago's export structure for lemons and limes. Together, these three destinations accounted for 83.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Lemons and limes exports from Trinidad and Tobago increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching $9,102 USD, which marked a steep gain of 38.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at $5,325 USD, when the largest decline of 40.8% occurred.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.8%)	23.4%	38.5%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Bunkers and Germany played the leading roles in Trinidad and Tobago's lemons and limes exports in value terms, together accounting for 81.0% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lemons and limes to Trinidad and Tobago

Imports in kind, kg

After two years of growth, Trinidad and Tobago's imports of lemons and limes declined in 2020. The country imported 1,199 kg that year, representing an intense reduction of 55.9% compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,716 kg, when the largest increase of 69.1% occurred.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	46.9%	69.1%	(55.9%)	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, two countries—Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Guyana—concentrated most of Trinidad and Tobago's lemons and limes imports in kind, while other markets played less significant individual roles.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The import market for lemons and limes in Trinidad and Tobago showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their highest point in 2019 and their lowest in 2020, with a 7.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import value totaled $676 USD, reflecting a steep decline of 85.8% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at $4,773 USD, when the largest increase of 78.6% occurred.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.2%	78.6%	(85.8%)	(34.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guyana (42.4% of imports in value terms), the United States (37.1%), and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (17.7%) were the main suppliers of lemons and limes to Trinidad and Tobago. Together, these three countries comprised 97.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io