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Cabbages market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Jamaica's cabbage production fell from 39 135 t to 36 286 t, while market size dropped to 36 279 t. This contraction was primarily caused by repeated drought conditions and adverse weather that damaged harvests and constrained yields.

Output rebounded sharply in 2021 to 44 650 t and peaked at 52 256 t in 2022, driving market volume above 52 000 t. The Safeguard Law of 2001 continued to protect local producers from import competition, and regulatory bodies like JACRA upheld quality standards. Despite reports of hurricane Beryl and prolonged droughts causing supply shortages in 2022, cabbage production expanded.

In 2023, production declined to 46 935 t and market size to 46 956 t, reflecting the persistent impact of dry weather patterns on the agricultural sector.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 cabbages in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's cabbage production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 36,286 tonnes of cabbages, representing a 5.5% year-over-year decrease. Production peaked in 2018 at 39,135 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	(1.9%)	(5.5%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Jamaica's cabbage production value has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 73,156 thousand US dollars, marking an 8.0% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 80,509 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 22.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.4%	(1.3%)	(8.0%)	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

Jamaica's cabbage export volume has decreased for the second year running. In 2020, exports stood at 101.3 tonnes, showing a 39.6% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export volume fell by 47.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 19.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 234.1 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 21.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.6%	(28.4%)	(39.6%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and the United States were the primary markets for Jamaica's cabbage exports in volume terms, together accounting for 97.8% of total shipments. Other destinations held relatively minor shares.

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, K $ US

Jamaica's cabbage export value has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 204.2 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 41.1% decrease from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, export value dropped by 42.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 481.5 thousand US dollars, which also had the largest annual increase of 36.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.2%	(28.0%)	(41.1%)	(16.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Canada and the United States continued to be the main markets for Jamaica's cabbage exports in value terms, jointly making up 98.1% of total flows. Other partners accounted for the remainder.

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 cabbages to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Jamaica's cabbage import volume declined. In 2020, imports were approximately 94.5 tonnes, down 2.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import volume rose by 49%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 14.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 97.1 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 30.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.0%	17.7%	(2.6%)	14.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant supplier of cabbages to Jamaica, accounting for 87.6% of total import volume. Other countries shared the remaining portion.

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, K $ US

Following a two-year rise, Jamaica's cabbage import value decreased. In 2020, imports totaled 112.6 thousand US dollars, which is 20.3% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 50.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 141.3 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 50.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.6%	50.1%	(20.3%)	14.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States remained the primary source for Jamaica's cabbage imports in value terms, capturing 76.0% of total flows. The rest was distributed among various smaller 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