Key Market Indicators
Barbadian sweetener production is projected to decline to 8,600 metric tons by 2028, down from 10,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 2.2%. Since 2019, the country's supply has been decreasing at an annual rate of 3.6%. In 2023, Barbados ranked 115th globally in sweetener production, with Yemen marginally ahead at 10,000 metric tons. Leading the rankings were Brazil, the United States, and Thailand, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. In terms of sales, Barbados saw figures close to 17,000 metric tons in 2018, maintaining the same level as the previous year, 2017.
