Milk and cream market in Saint Lucia

Earlier Report Observations

The milk and cream market in Saint Lucia contracted from 2 124 t in 2018 to 1 810 t in 2023, with a temporary rebound to 1 918 t in 2022. This decline was driven by a significant drop in imports, which fell from 1 098 t to 779 t over the period, while domestic production remained stable at around 1 030 t per year.

Imports fell steadily from 2018 to 2021, reducing the total market volume by almost 15%. The slight recovery in 2022 was followed by another decrease in 2023, indicating ongoing adjustments in trade flows without major changes in local output.

In 2024, import volumes rose to 942 t, while exports reached 23 t. Global economic conditions such as production cost inflation and shifts in consumer preferences towards convenient products may have influenced these trade dynamics.

Production milk and cream in Saint Lucia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of milk and cream, 2017-2020

World map of production of milk and cream, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, milk and cream production in Saint Lucia increased. In 2020, production reached 1 027 tonnes, showing only minor fluctuations compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 025 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 0.3%.

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

Exports milk and cream from Saint Lucia

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their highest point in 2019 and their lowest in 2020, with a 5.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, milk and cream exports from Saint Lucia totaled 0.4 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 81.3% compared to the previous year. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 tonnes, with the largest increase that year reaching 18.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines dominated the geographical structure of milk and cream exports from Saint Lucia, accounting for 98.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility throughout the observed period. Export values peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 4.5-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Saint Lucia's milk and cream export value amounted to 0.2 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial decrease of 77.9% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year reaching 20.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, the partner structure of milk and cream exports in value terms was primarily composed of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Antigua and Barbuda, which together accounted for 100.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports milk and cream to Saint Lucia

Imports in kind, t

Imported milk and cream volumes in Saint Lucia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 831 tonnes, representing a 10.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 23.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 8.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 098 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 15.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 1.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—France, Germany, and the United States—collectively accounted for 76.6% of total milk and cream imports to Saint Lucia.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign milk and cream supplies to Saint Lucia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 074 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a significant decrease of 17.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 14.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 5.0%. The maximum import value was recorded in 2018 at 1 327 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year reaching 6.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, three key markets—France, the United States, and Germany—remained central to milk and cream imports in value terms, together accounting for 83.7% of total import flows.

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

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