Carrots and turnips market in Jamaica

Earlier Report Observations

The Jamaican carrots and turnips market opened the period at 27 357 tons in 2018. A regulatory backdrop featuring the Safeguard Act of 2001 and a 70% import tariff created significant barriers for imported produce, reinforcing the position of local growers. The market volume then saw a modest contraction to 26 078 tons in 2019, followed by stabilization at 26 268 tons in 2020.

A pronounced growth phase began in 2021, driving the market to 33 085 tons that year and further to a peak of 36 894 tons in 2022. This surge represented an increase of over 40% from the 2020 level. The market then underwent a correction in 2023, settling at 33 363 tons, which remained well above the volumes seen prior to 2021.

Across the entire 2018 to 2023 timeframe, the total volume of the carrots and turnips market in Jamaica grew by 22%. The period was characterized by initial regulatory support for domestic production and subsequent strong market expansion, despite a notable adjustment in the final year.

Production carrots and turnips in Jamaica

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Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

In 2020, Jamaica produced 26 213 tonnes of carrots and turnips, marking a modest 1.0% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 27 280 tonnes. That same year saw the largest annual increase of 17.4%, while 2019 experienced the most significant decline of 4.9%.

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Exports carrots and turnips from Jamaica

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The export market for carrots and turnips from Jamaica showed considerable volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their peak in 2019 at 0.5 tonnes, but then plummeted to just 0.0 tonnes in 2020, representing a dramatic 91.2% decrease year-over-year. The difference between these high and low points was substantial, with 2020 exports being 11.3 times lower than in 2019. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, when exports surged by 308.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica's exports of carrots and turnips were heavily concentrated in three key markets: the United Kingdom, the United States, and Saint Maarten (Dutch part). Together, these destinations accounted for 90.0% of all export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The value of Jamaica's carrot and turnip exports displayed an unstable pattern throughout the timeframe. Exports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with the 2020 value being 12.3 times lower than the 2017 peak. In 2020, exports were recorded at just 95 US dollars, reflecting a sharp 82.5% decline compared to 2019. The most significant annual decrease occurred in 2018 at 86.6%, while 2019 saw the largest increase of 247.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Saint Maarten (Dutch part) dominated Jamaica's carrot and turnip exports in value terms. The United States led with 47.6% of total export value, followed by the United Kingdom at 28.7%, and Saint Maarten (Dutch part) at 10.7%. Collectively, these three markets represented 87.0% of all export flows by value.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Jamaica

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Jamaica's imports of carrots and turnips experienced irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their highest level in 2019 at 124.2 tonnes, but fell to their lowest in 2017, with the 2019 volume being 3.2 times higher than the 2017 low. In 2020, imports totaled 54.6 tonnes, showing a sharp 56.0% contraction compared to 2019. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018, when imports grew by 96.2%.

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During the 2017-2020 period, the United States was the primary source for Jamaica's carrot and turnip imports, accounting for 89.0% of total import volume. Other countries contributed only a minor share to the import structure.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Market performance for carrot and turnip imports into Jamaica showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 48 946 US dollars and reached their trough in 2017, with the 2018 value being twice as high as the 2017 low. In 2020, import value stood at 30 990 US dollars, representing a dramatic 34.9% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a growth of 96.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the leading source for Jamaica's carrot and turnip imports in value terms, capturing 80.4% of total import value. The remaining imports were distributed among various other countries.

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

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