Pumpkins, squash and gourds market in Saint Lucia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourds in Saint Lucia showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 549.1 t in 2018, it contracted by 18% to 448.0 t in 2019, then saw a modest recovery to 456.2 t in 2020.

A further decline to 387.3 t occurred in 2021, followed by two consecutive years of growth that brought the market to 422.2 t in 2022 and 471.9 t in 2023. Domestic production mirrored these movements, while import volumes fell sharply from 35.6 t in 2018 to negligible levels by 2022.

Production pumpkins, squash and gourds in Saint Lucia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2017-2020

World map of production of pumpkins, squash and gourds, 2017-2020

In 2020, Saint Lucia produced 447.0 tonnes of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, marking a slight 3.0% increase compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 434.0 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 522.0 tonnes. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, when production fell by 16.9%, whereas the largest increase of 4.2% took place in 2018.

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

Exports pumpkins, squash and gourds from Saint Lucia

Exports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a dramatic 17-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Saint Lucia exported 2 525 kg of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, which represents a sharp decline of 79.7% from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 12 449 kg, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 1 096.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda dominated Saint Lucia's exports in kind, accounting for 76.0% of the total flows. The remaining share was distributed among a fragmented group of other markets.

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, $ US

The market exhibited signs of volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a substantial 20-fold difference. In 2020, the value of Saint Lucia's pumpkin, squash, and gourd exports stood at 4 735 US dollars, indicating a sharp drop of 64.6% compared to the year before. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 371 US dollars, and the largest increase took place in 2018, rising by 1 522.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Antigua and Barbuda held a dominant position in Saint Lucia's exports in value terms, making up 75.4% of total flows. The rest was divided among various smaller destinations.

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 pumpkins, squash and gourds to Saint Lucia

Imports in kind, kg

Pumpkin, squash, and gourd imports into Saint Lucia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 11 708 kg, reflecting a sharp reduction of 55.7% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 62.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -27.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 35 633 kg, and the largest increase occurred in the same year, rising by 15.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was nearly the exclusive supplier of pumpkins, squash, and gourds to Saint Lucia, accounting for 99.8% of total imports in kind.

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, $ US

Pumpkin, squash, and gourd shipments to Saint Lucia from abroad declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the import value amounted to 21 879 US dollars, marking a decline of 44.1% versus the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 58.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -25.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 62 645 US dollars, and the largest increase took place that same year, rising by 17.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner base for imports in value terms was extremely narrow, with the United States alone responsible for 99.3% of total 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