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Watermelons market in Saint Lucia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh watermelons in Saint Lucia grew from 578 tons in 2018 to a peak of 623.6 tons in 2019. This expansion was followed by a sharp contraction, with the market volume falling to 481.1 tons in 2020 and then to 398.1 tons in 2021, representing a combined decline of over 30% in two years.

A recovery phase began in 2022, with the market increasing to 453.9 tons and further to 503.3 tons in 2023. Despite this rebound, the 2023 market volume remained below the pre-2020 peak, indicating a partial restoration of previous consumption levels.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia 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 watermelons in Saint Lucia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Watermelon production in Saint Lucia declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 564.0 t, marking a 12.8% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 440.5 t, representing a significant 21.9% drop compared to 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.9%.

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 watermelons from Saint Lucia

Exports in kind, t

Saint Lucia's watermelon exports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled just 0.3 t, a sharp 68.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2020, exports fell by 86.9%, with an average annual decline of 49.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(58.1%)	(68.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda and the Bahamas were the main destinations for Saint Lucia's watermelon exports, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

Saint Lucia's watermelon exports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.2 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 84.9% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports decreased by 93.1%, with an average annual decline of 58.9%.

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	n/a	(53.9%)	(84.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Antigua and Barbuda and the Bahamas were the primary buyers of watermelons from Saint Lucia, accounting for 95.5% of total export value, with other countries making up the remainder.

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 watermelons to Saint Lucia

Imports in kind, t

Saint Lucia's watermelon imports declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 40.9 t, showing a sharp 32.5% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 74%, with an average annual decline of 36.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.0%)	(24.5%)	(32.5%)	(36.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States and Guatemala were the main suppliers of watermelons to Saint Lucia, together accounting for 85.2% of total imports in volume.

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 watermelon imports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 42.4 thousand US dollars, a 42.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 71%, with an average annual decline of 33.8%.

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	(46.8%)	(5.9%)	(42.0%)	(33.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, watermelon imports to Saint Lucia in value terms were heavily concentrated on the United States and Guatemala, which together represented 84.2% 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 Saint Lucia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io