Jamaica
U.S. Trade with Jamaica in 2023
Export Market Rank
#37 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$601.63 Million
3-Year Average
$574.97 Million
Compound Average Growth
2.5% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Jamaica in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $70.43 Million | --- | $40.98 Million | 36% |
| Corn | $65.7 Million | 241,943 | $60.3 Million | -3% |
| Soybean Meal | $62.75 Million | 121,671 | $47.1 Million | 14% |
| Wheat | $54.25 Million | 154,889 | $50.62 Million | -2% |
| Eggs & Products | $43.8 Million | 5 | $28.52 Million | 133% |
| Baked Goods | $33.1 Million | 11,352 | $23.65 Million | 86% |
| Dairy Products | $31.29 Million | 6,201 | $23.36 Million | 54% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $26.64 Million | 21,314 | $25.54 Million | -11% |
| Food Preparations | $25.63 Million | 7,333 | $18.31 Million | 30% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $20.4 Million | 3,743 | $17.53 Million | 35% |
Data and Analysis
For marketing year (MY) October 2024 to September 2025, Post forecasts that Jamaica’s sugar production will decline to 34,000 metric tons (MT), in line with the steady decrease observed in the industry over recent years.
U.S. agricultural exports to Jamaica in 2022 totaled approximately $636 million, making the United States a key trading partner for the Caribbean nation.
This report outlines the major export certificates required by the government of Jamaica for imports of food and agricultural products.
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