Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Trinidad and Tobago

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Trinidad and Tobago remained relatively stable between 2018 and 2023, fluctuating within a narrow range from 96 815 t to 101 901 t. After peaking in 2019, the market size experienced a slight contraction in 2020 and 2022 before settling at 98 995 t in 2023.

This stability was maintained despite a steady decline in domestic production, which fell from 99 000 t to 89 491 t over the six-year period. The reduction in local output was counterbalanced by a substantial increase in imports, which more than doubled from 5 904 t to 11 356 t, and a sharp drop in exports from 8 089 t to 1 852 t.

The shifting trade dynamics resulted in a growing reliance on imported flour and cereals to meet domestic demand, ensuring the overall market volume showed little net change by the end of the period.

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Trinidad and Tobago

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals production in Trinidad and Tobago has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 94 000 tonnes, marking a 4.1% decrease from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 5.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.7%. The most stable year was 2018, with production remaining essentially unchanged.

Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals production in Trinidad and Tobago has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 53 691 thousand US dollars, up 3.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 13%, averaging an annual increase of 4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 45 632 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant growth, with a 13.5% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Trinidad and Tobago

Exports in kind, t

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports from Trinidad and Tobago have declined for the second year running. In 2020, exports totaled 3 707 tonnes, a moderate decrease of 6.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 35.6%, averaging an annual decline of 13.7%. The peak was in 2018 at 8 089 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 40.5%. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, with a 50.8% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica, Barbados, and Guyana were the primary buyers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Trinidad and Tobago in terms of volume. Jamaica accounted for 36.5% of exports, Barbados for 21.0%, and Guyana for 16.2%. Together, these three countries made up 73.8% of total exports in kind.

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

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports from Trinidad and Tobago reached 2 118 thousand US dollars, a slight increase of 0.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 23.4%, with an average annual decline of 8.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 104 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 43.6%. The highest value was in 2018 at 3 728 thousand US dollars, marking the largest increase of 34.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica, Barbados, and Guyana remained the main buyers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Trinidad and Tobago in value terms. Jamaica contributed 27.5% of export value, Barbados 25.5%, and Guyana 17.3%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 70.3% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020

Imports wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Trinidad and Tobago

Imports in kind, t

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports into Trinidad and Tobago have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 8 691 tonnes, a robust gain of 10.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 50.3%, averaging an annual increase of 14.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Turkey, and the United States were the principal sources of wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports into Trinidad and Tobago in terms of volume. Mexico accounted for 57.4% of imports, Turkey for 22.1%, and the United States for 15.2%. Together, these three countries represented 94.7% of total import flows in kind.

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

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports into Trinidad and Tobago have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 5 053 thousand US dollars, a moderate rise of 7.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 33%, with an average annual increase of 10.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 745 thousand US dollars, which also saw a slight decline of 1.4%. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, with a 25.7% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, the United States, and Turkey formed the main cluster of markets for wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports into Trinidad and Tobago in value terms. Mexico accounted for 58.8% of import value, the United States for 21.1%, and Turkey for 13.6%. Combined, these three countries made up 93.5% of total import flows in value.

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

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020