Coffee, husks, skins and substitutes market in Jamaica

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market study initiated for Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee signaled a strategic focus on international market expansion. However, the total market volume declined over the next two years, falling to 5 787 t by 2020. A recovery began in 2021, supported by a Caribbean Export Development Agency project aimed at increasing the sector's access to the EU market, which helped lift the market size to 6 076 t. This growth accelerated following the Agriculture Ministry's 2022 Revitalization Plan for Coffee, which included a large-scale program to replace aging coffee trees with 1.5 million new seedlings over a decade to address soil quality and low productivity.

The positive trend continued in 2023 as new investment entered the sector, notably through a partnership between Nestle Jamaica and the Agriculture Ministry to increase high mountain coffee production. This injection of capacity and expertise contributed to a further market expansion, with volume reaching 7 827 t, completing a strong rebound from the 2020 low.

Production coffee, husks, skins and substitutes in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of coffee, husks, skins and substitutes, 2017-2020

World map of production of coffee, husks, skins and substitutes, 2017-2020

Coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes production in Jamaica declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Jamaica produced 6 201 tonnes of these products, marking a modest year-over-year reduction of 7.5%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, at 13.9%, when production peaked at 7 085 tonnes.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Jamaica's coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 173.3 million US dollars, reflecting a modest year-over-year decline of 7.5%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 27.2%, which equates to an annualized rate of 10.0%.

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

Exports coffee, husks, skins and substitutes from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

Jamaica exported 629.3 tonnes of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes in 2020, showing a strong uptick of 16.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 540.4 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 12.0% during this timeframe.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan accounted for 51.0% of Jamaica's exports in kind, followed by the United States at 22.3% and the United Kingdom at 5.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 78.5% of total export flows.

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

After a two-year decline, Jamaica's exports of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes increased in 2020, reaching 17 590 thousand US dollars, up by 16.4% compared to 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 23.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 15 109 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 23.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan was the primary buyer of Jamaica's coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes in value terms, accounting for 48.8% of exports. The United States followed with 24.2%, and the United Kingdom with 5.7%. Collectively, these three markets represented 78.7% of total export 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 coffee, husks, skins and substitutes to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

The import market for coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes in Jamaica showed volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 214.8 tonnes, reflecting a decline of 59.8% compared to 2019. In contrast, imports peaked in 2017, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Mexico, Colombia, and the United States—together absorbed 93.7% of Jamaica's total imports in kind of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes.

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

In 2020, Jamaica's cross-border shipments of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes totaled 1 174 thousand US dollars, which is 37.9% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 52%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico accounted for 49.6% of Jamaica's imports in value terms of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes, followed by Colombia at 24.7% and the United States at 19.6%. This main group of destinations combined for 94.0% 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