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Chicken meat and offal 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 volume for chicken meat and offal in Jamaica showed a mixed trend from 2018 to 2023. After a modest increase to 154.5 thousand tons in 2019, it contracted sharply to 141.9 thousand tons in 2020 and further to 137.1 thousand tons in 2021.

This decline coincided with a drop in domestic production from 134.3 thousand tons in 2019 to 123.6 thousand tons in 2020, while imports fell significantly from 21.4 thousand tons in 2019 to 13.3 thousand tons in 2021. The market recovery in 2022 to 148.8 thousand tons was driven by a rebound in production to 139.9 thousand tons, even as imports remained low at 10.7 thousand tons.

By 2023, the market stabilized at 150.2 thousand tons, with production at 137.8 thousand tons and imports rising slightly to 14.1 thousand tons, indicating a gradual return to pre-pandemic levels.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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 chicken meat and offal in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's chicken meat and offal production declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production peaked at 134.3 thousand tons, but by 2020 it had fallen to 123.6 thousand tons, representing a 7.9% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 3.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.2%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	1.5%	(7.9%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Jamaica's chicken meat and offal production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 424.9 million US dollars, marking a slight reduction of 3.0% compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.6%)	(9.2%)	(3.0%)	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chicken meat and offal from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

Jamaica's chicken meat and offal exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 1 279 tons, reflecting a gain of 10.8% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 63.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.4%	7.3%	10.8%	17.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Cayman Islands were the primary destination for Jamaica's chicken meat and offal exports, accounting for 85.8% of total export volume. Other trading partners held relatively modest 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, K $ US

In 2020, Jamaica's chicken meat and offal exports totaled 4 396 thousand US dollars, showing a strong rise of 16.8% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 35%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.5%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 20.4%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.4%	(4.0%)	16.8%	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the Cayman Islands dominated Jamaica's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms, absorbing 86.6% of total flows. A large number of minor partners accounted for the remaining share.

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 chicken meat and offal to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Jamaica's chicken meat and offal import volume reached 19 580 tons, showing a limited reduction of 8.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 14.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.0%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	0.8%	(8.4%)	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States effectively monopolized Jamaica's chicken meat and offal imports in volume terms, taking 91.3% of total flows.

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

In 2020, Jamaica's chicken meat and offal imports amounted to 15 788 thousand US dollars, down by 1.6% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 15 112 thousand US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 16 043 thousand US dollars. The largest year-on-year decline was in 2018 at 4.4%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	6.2%	(1.6%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, the United States and Canada captured nearly all of Jamaica's chicken meat and offal imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 99.8% of total flows.

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