Earlier Report Observations
The wood charcoal market in Saint Lucia experienced a gradual contraction from 2018 to 2023, with volume declining from 352 tons to 343 tons. This represented a slow but persistent downward trend across the six-year period.
Market volume stabilized in 2021 after initial declines, but the downward movement resumed thereafter. The complete halt of charcoal imports after 2020 reduced total available supply, coinciding with a consistent, slight year-on-year decrease in domestic production.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Saint Lucia
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Saint Lucia
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saint Lucia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production wood charcoal in Saint Lucia
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Top producers of wood charcoal, 2017-2020
World map of production of wood charcoal, 2017-2020
Saint Lucia's wood charcoal production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 347.0 tonnes of wood charcoal, marking a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 5.7%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 1.9%.
Annual dynamics of production in Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (4.9%) | (0.3%) | (0.6%) | (1.9%) |
Exports wood charcoal from Saint Lucia
Exports in kind, kg
The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, wood charcoal shipments from Saint Lucia abroad amounted to 1 765 kg, representing a sharp drop of 38.4% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 864 kg, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 128.0%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 20.8% | 128.0% | (38.4%) | 19.3% |
From 2017 to 2020, Barbados remained the primary market for exports in kind, accounting for 82.1% of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.
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
Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Exports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2020, differing by 4.5-fold. In 2020, exported wood charcoal volumes from Saint Lucia stood at 2 003 US dollars, which is 121.6% greater year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 444 US dollars, with the largest decline occurring that year at 13.0%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saint Lucia in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (13.0%) | 103.3% | 121.6% | 57.6% |
From 2017 to 2020, Barbados and Saint Maarten (Dutch part) were the dominant buyers of wood charcoal from Saint Lucia, together taking 93.7% of total exports in value terms, with other partners forming a less significant background.
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 wood charcoal to Saint Lucia
Imports in kind, kg
Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2017, reflecting a 9-fold gap. In 2020, Saint Lucia imported 744 kg of wood charcoal, down by 82.4% versus the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 21.2%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (47.9%) | 21.2% | (82.4%) | (51.9%) |
Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated the country structure of imports in kind, with a share of 99.8% of total flows.
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
The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2019, showing a 4.5-fold gap. In 2020, Saint Lucia imported wood charcoal valued at 7 209 US dollars, which is 77.8% lower year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 209 US dollars, with the largest increase occurring that year at 34.6%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Lucia in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (23.3%) | 34.6% | (77.8%) | (38.8%) |
From 2017 to 2020, wood charcoal imports to Saint Lucia were largely oriented towards the United States, whose share in total imports in value terms reached 99.1%.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Saint Lucia in value, 2017-2020
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