Editing Economy of Saint Lucia (section)

== Sectors ==

=== Agriculture ===
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Agriculture is the second-largest industry in Saint Lucia. In 2020, agriculture only contributed 2.2% to Saint Lucia's GDP, but still accounts for a significant number of jobs - some 10% of the employed population. As of the 2010 census, the roughly 10,000 agricultural holdings covered an area of 30,204 acres, an average of 3.0 acres per agricultural holding.

About 18% of the land is used for agricultural practices.<ref name=CIA>{{cite web|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/saint-lucia/|title=CIA Factobook, Saint Lucia|website=Central Intelligence Agency|access-date=August 22, 2021|archive-date=12 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212013122/https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/saint-lucia/|url-status=live}}</ref> Most farms consist of less than 5 acres of land. The main agricultural products grown in Saint Lucia are [[banana]]s, [[coconut]]s, [[cocoa bean]]s, [[mango]]es, [[avocado]]s, vegetables, citrus fruits, and root crops such as [[Yam (vegetable)|yams]] and [[sweet potato]]es. Most of these agricultural products are grown for local consumption, but bananas and coconuts are mainly grown for export, with some vegetables. Bananas occupy about 14,826 acres of the agricultural land, while coconuts occupy 12,400 acres.

Saint Lucia has a small livestock sector, which is dominated by [[poultry]] and [[pork]]. The island is self-sufficient in egg production and is trying to become self-sufficient in poultry and pork production. The Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to raise [[sheep]] and [[goat]]s to reduce the island's importation of frozen meats, and has helped by providing support to farmers, importing bloodlines of livestock to increase the productivity of animals, and providing subsidies on animal feed.

Help is also being given to revitalize the local [[Dairy farming|dairy]] and [[beef]] industries through the introduction of efficient [[cattle breed]]s, training of farmers to care properly for livestock, and establishing funds for the construction of dairy units and [[Slaughterhouse|abattoirs]].

The island is also looking to expand its exports under the Taste of Saint Lucia brand sponsored by Export Saint Lucia. Products that are being promoted include Saint Lucia Honey, rum, chocolate, coconut oil, granola, and insect repellent.

===Tourism===
The island currently attracts over 900,000 visitors annually. St Lucia has been able to attract foreign businesses and investment, especially in its offshore banking and tourism industries. Tourism is St Lucia's main source of jobs and income, accounting for 65% of GDP, and the island's main source of foreign exchange earnings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indexmundi.com/saint_lucia/economy_profile.html|title=St. Lucia Economic Profile 2018|date=18 January 2018|website=Index Mundi|access-date=3 October 2018|archive-date=3 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003181704/https://www.indexmundi.com/saint_lucia/economy_profile.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The northern end of St Lucia is tourism's most urbanized area, with a fair number of hotels and resorts located along beaches, or with seaside views. This is also home to many of the island's large, all-inclusive resorts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tripadvisor.ca/HotelsList-St_Lucia-All-Inclusive-Resorts-zfp41258.html|title=The 10 Best St. Lucia All Inclusive Resorts 2018 (with UPDATED Prices) - TripAdvisor|website=tripadvisor.ca|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-11-25|archive-date=26 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181126051028/https://www.tripadvisor.ca/HotelsList-St_Lucia-All-Inclusive-Resorts-zfp41258.html|url-status=live}}</ref>