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Beans market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled beans in Jamaica experienced a notable contraction over the period from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 6 761 t in 2018, market volume declined to 5 395 t by 2021, a drop of approximately 20%. This downward trend was interrupted in 2022 when the market rebounded to 6 214 t, before falling again to 5 725 t in 2023.

Domestic production mirrored this volatility, falling from 6 756 t in 2018 to a low of 5 327 t in 2021, then recovering to 6 209 t in 2022 and dipping to 5 724 t in 2023. Imports played a minimal role in most years, with a slight uptick to 68 t in 2021 providing marginal support to total supply. The market's overall trajectory shows significant fluctuations, with a pronounced mid-period slump followed by a partial recovery.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Jamaica
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beans in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's bean production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 5,425 tonnes of beans, which represents an 11.9% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 6,756 tonnes, which saw a modest increase of 0.3% that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	(8.9%)	(11.9%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beans from Jamaica

Exports in kind, kg

Jamaica's bean exports have dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2019, the country exported just 19 kilograms of beans, marking a sharp decline of 89.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, exports plummeted by 93.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -59.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.2%)	(89.5%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the dominant market for Jamaica's bean exports in volume terms, accounting for 70.2% of total shipments. Other countries each held significantly smaller shares during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Jamaica's bean export revenues have fallen for the second year running. In 2019, exports reached $51 US, showing a decline of 89.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, export revenues decreased by 91.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -56.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.6%)	(89.7%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom and the Cayman Islands were the primary markets for Jamaica's bean exports in value terms, together making up 88.6% of total flows. Other destinations accounted for comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beans to Jamaica

Imports in kind, kg

Jamaica's bean import volumes showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with the highest volume being 12.5 times greater than the lowest. In 2020, Jamaica imported 809 kilograms of beans, down by 89.3% from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 7,536 kilograms, following the largest increase of 620.8% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	620.8%	74.1%	(89.3%)	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Canada were the main sources for Jamaica's bean imports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 83.4% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Jamaica's bean import expenditures have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to $7,061 US, reflecting a steep rise of 43.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import spending surged by 471.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 78.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	137.4%	67.1%	43.9%	78.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the dominant source for Jamaica's bean imports in value terms, with a share of 87.2% of total flows. The remainder was fragmented across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io