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Potato market in Caribbean

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Caribbean potato market volume showed moderate volatility, ranging between 341.7 and 366.1 thousand tons. The market peaked in 2019 before entering a two-year contraction, with the lowest volume recorded in 2021.

A clear structural shift occurred as domestic production fell from 275 thousand tons to 233 thousand tons, while imports rose from 89 thousand tons to 115 thousand tons. This growing reliance on foreign supply helped cushion the overall market from a more severe decline.

In the latter part of the period, the market stabilized, with volumes hovering around 348-351 thousand tons in 2022 and 2023, suggesting an established equilibrium between lower local output and higher import volumes.

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 Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Caribbean in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 potato in Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Potato production in the Caribbean declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 254.1 thousand tons of potatoes, reflecting a modest contraction of 7.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	(0.1%)	(7.5%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Caribbean

Exports in kind, t

Potato exports from the Caribbean increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 1,397 tons of potatoes, marking a controlled gain of 6.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 319.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 61.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	286.2%	1.6%	6.9%	61.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary export partner for potatoes in kind, accounting for 1.2% 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 Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Caribbean potato exports in value terms declined. In 2020, export volume stood at 746 thousand US dollars, marking a steep fall of 65.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 54.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 23.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 2,184 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 20.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.0%	10.2%	(65.9%)	(23.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of Caribbean potatoes in value terms were the United States (3.4% of exports), Bunkers (2.3% of exports), and Italy (0.6% of exports), collectively forming 6.3% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to Caribbean

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Caribbean potato imports in kind declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 92,665 tons, remaining nearly unchanged compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 92,726 tons, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019 at 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	4.1%	(0.1%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the Netherlands, the United States, and Canada—together absorbed 89.2% of total potato imports in kind to the Caribbean.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of gains, Caribbean potato imports in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 49,620 thousand US dollars, which is 20.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 62,386 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	9.4%	(20.5%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (42.9% of imports in value terms), the United States (35.7% of imports), and Canada (11.4% of imports) dominated the import structure, together representing 90.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io