Citrus fruit market in Jamaica

Earlier Report Observations

The Jamaican citrus fruit market volume grew from 289.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 304.8 thousand tons in 2023, a 5.3% increase over the period. This expansion was entirely driven by domestic production, as imports were absent and exports remained low, ensuring most output served local consumption.

Market value displayed greater volatility, falling to 178.7 million USD in 2020 despite a minor volume decline, then recovering sharply to 259.6 million USD by 2022. The value stabilized at 259.7 million USD in 2023 even as volume continued to rise, indicating a shift in price dynamics or product mix during the latter years.

Production increases in 2022 and 2023, reaching 305.3 thousand tons, directly supported the rising market size. The consistent growth in output solidified the market's production-based structure without external supply influences.

Production citrus fruit in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Jamaica's citrus fruit production reached its highest level in 2019 at 295.1 thousand tons, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. However, production declined to 292.4 thousand tons in 2020, representing a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to 2019. The lowest production volume during this period was recorded in 2018 at 291.1 thousand tons.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Jamaica's citrus fruit production value declined in 2020. The output was valued at 179.0 million US dollars, reflecting an 11.7% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 202.7 million US dollars, following a significant 28.9% increase in 2018. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 16%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

Exports citrus fruit from Jamaica

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Jamaica's citrus fruit exports have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country exported 626 tons, representing a sharp 47.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 72.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 34.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Barbados, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Jamaica's citrus fruit exports by volume. The United States accounted for 27.8% of exports, Barbados for 27.2%, and the United Kingdom for 24.3%. Together, these three countries represented 79.3% of Jamaica's total citrus fruit export volume 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, K $ US

Jamaica's citrus fruit export value has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 383 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic 52.8% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 67.9%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 31.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Barbados, the United States, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for Jamaica's citrus fruit exports by value. Barbados accounted for 35.0% of export value, the United States for 33.7%, and the United Kingdom for 12.8%. Collectively, these three markets absorbed 81.5% of Jamaica's total citrus fruit export value during this period.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Jamaica

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Jamaica's citrus fruit imports showed noticeable fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.2 tons, representing a 90.7% decline from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 tons, creating a 10.8-fold difference between the peak and trough years. In 2020, imports recovered to 0.3 tons, marking a 107.1% increase compared to 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, virtually all of Jamaica's citrus fruit imports by volume came from the United States, which accounted for 98.1% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Jamaica's citrus fruit import value demonstrated significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their highest level in 2018 at 10 thousand US dollars, following a remarkable 653.5% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 thousand US dollars, representing a 98.8% decline from 2018. This created an 82-fold difference between the peak and trough years. In 2020, import value recovered to 1 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 319.0% increase compared to 2019.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the United States was Jamaica's key partner for citrus fruit imports by value, accounting for 96.3% of total import flows.

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

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