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Melons and papayas market in Saint Lucia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Saint Lucian market for fresh melons and papayas showed notable volatility in volume. After a slight increase to 868 tonnes in 2019, the total market size contracted sharply over the next two years, falling to 661 tonnes in 2020 and then to 457 tonnes in 2021. This decline represented a reduction of nearly 50% from the 2019 peak and was driven by a concurrent drop in both domestic production and imports.

The market began a partial recovery from 2022 onward, with volume rising to 495 tonnes that year and reaching 568 tonnes in 2023. This growth was supported by a rebound in local production, which increased from 397 tonnes in 2021 to 510 tonnes in 2023. Imports, however, remained significantly below their pre-2020 levels throughout the recovery period.

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. 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia 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 melons and papayas in Saint Lucia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, melons and papayas production in Saint Lucia declined. In 2020, the country produced 440.5 t of melons and papayas, which represents a 21.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 564.0 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	12.8%	(21.9%)	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Saint Lucia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 15 times. In 2020, Saint Lucia exported 1.1 t of melons and papayas, down by 59.0% from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2.8 t, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 1 415.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 415.4%	(0.7%)	(59.0%)	83.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Saint Lucia's melons and papayas exports were the United Kingdom, accounting for 36.7% of exports in kind, Antigua and Barbuda with 34.9%, and the Bahamas at 13.3%. Together, these three countries represented 84.9% 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 Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, showing a 20-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Saint Lucia exported 2.1 K $ US worth of melons and papayas, a 46.3% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 4.0 K $ US, and the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 1 662.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 662.7%	12.8%	(46.3%)	120.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Saint Lucia's melons and papayas exports in value terms were the United Kingdom with 35.4%, Antigua and Barbuda at 32.9%, and the Bahamas with 14.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 82.7% of total export flows.

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 melons and papayas to Saint Lucia

Imports in kind, t

Saint Lucia's imports of melons and papayas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported approximately 220.8 t, which is 28.1% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 49.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.5%)	(15.7%)	(28.1%)	(20.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import market was highly concentrated, with the United States alone responsible for 94.3% of total imports in kind.

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, K $ US

Saint Lucia's imports of melons and papayas declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 257.2 K $ US, reflecting a 29.6% reduction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 44.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 17.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.0%)	(10.2%)	(29.6%)	(17.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States served as the primary source for melons and papayas imports to Saint Lucia, consistently accounting for 94.9% 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io