Key Market Indicators
This year, Saint Lucia's cocoa production has seen a significant drop of nearly 25%. Compared to 1966, when the country first began producing cocoa, the supply has declined by 23%. In 2021, it was the 54th largest producer in the world, with Fiji coming in at number 10 with 10 metric tons. Countries like Ghana, Indonesia and Nigeria were the top three producers respectively. Saint Lucia's cocoa import has seen a steady rise since 2008. It is expected to reach 77.51 kilogrammes by 2026, with a 3.3% year on year growth rate. In 2021, the country clocked in at 107th place, with Nicaragua coming in at number 107 with 62.75 kilogrammes. The United States, Malaysia and Germany were the top three importers respectively.
