Guadeloupe: Plantain Market 2020

Plantain Market Size in Guadeloupe

The revenue of the plantain market in Guadeloupe amounted to $X in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, plantain consumption continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the plantain market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Plantain Production in Guadeloupe

In value terms, plantain production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, plantain production continues to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Guadeloupe plantain production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of plantains in Guadeloupe amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the plantain yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the plantain yield reached its peak figure level at X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Plantain harvested area in Guadeloupe amounted to X ha in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the plantain harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global plantain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plantain Exports

Exports by Country

The exports of the three major exporters of plantains, namely the Philippines, Guatemala and Ecuador, represented more than half of total export. The Dominican Republic (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Colombia (X%). Mozambique (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Ecuador ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Colombia, the Netherlands, the U.S., Belgium, Cote d'Ivoire, Nicaragua and Mozambique, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, the Netherlands recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The plantain export price in Guadeloupe stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the plantain export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plantain Imports

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Macedonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Senegal (+X%), Romania (+X%), South Africa (+X%), the UK (+X%), Macedonia (+X%), Poland (+X%) and the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-X%), Belgium (-X%) and France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.), South Africa (+X p.p.), Romania (+X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+X p.p.), Senegal (+X p.p.) and the UK (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Belgium (-X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (-X p.p.) and France (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plantains into Guadeloupe, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The plantain import price in Guadeloupe stood at $X per ton in 2018, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the plantain import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform