Key Market Indicators
Barbadian fruit production is projected to climb to approximately 6,490 metric tons by 2028, up from around 5,980 metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 1.3%. Since 1966, Barbados has consistently increased its fruit supply by an average of 1.3% each year. Despite this steady growth, the nation ranked 172nd in global fruit production in 2023. Tonga narrowly surpassed Barbados, also producing about 5,980 metric tons. Leading the global rankings, India, Brazil, and Mexico secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.