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
U.S. agricultural exports to Jamaica in 2023 totaled approximately $601 million, which makes the United States a key trading partner for the Caribbean nation. Currently, some U.S. exported livestock feed inputs and intermediate foods to Jamaica are produced using biotechnological methods.
This report outlines the requirement for exporting food and agricultural products to Jamaica. There were no major changes to these requirements in 2024.
This report outlines the major export certificates required by the Government of Jamaica for imports of food and agricultural products.
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