Jamaica Agricultural Exports 2026 Market Overview & Trends

Jamaica's export performance showed a peak in 2022 at $30.6M before declining to $27.3M in 2023. Total quantity also decreased from 16.5M to 14.8M units. Despite the recent dip, the 2023 export value remains higher than 2020 levels, indicating a volatile but slightly improved long-term position compared to the start of the decade.

The United States remains the primary destination for Jamaican exports, accounting for $8.8M in 2023. Canada follows as the second-largest market at $6.0M. Together, North American partners dominate the trade landscape. European and Caribbean markets like the United Kingdom and Curacao represent significant, though smaller, secondary export hubs.

Emerging growth is strongest in Trinidad and Tobago (+8.27%) and Curacao (+5.05%). Conversely, established markets like the USA (-3.28%) and the Cayman Islands (-9.36%) experienced contractions in 2023. This shift highlights a need to diversify focus toward high-growth Caribbean partners to offset declines in traditional North American routes.

Maida leads the export portfolio with a value of $5.0M, followed by sweet potatoes at $3.2M. Spices and edible nuts also contribute significantly, exceeding $1.9M each. The prominence of root crops like yams and sweet potatoes underscores Jamaica's competitive advantage in traditional agricultural staples within the global marketplace.