Dried shelled beans market in Jamaica

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Jamaican dried shelled beans market showed considerable volatility, with total volume fluctuating between 8 326 t and 9 472 t. The market peaked at 9 472 t in 2023, following a significant recovery from the previous year's low.

A sharp decline to 8 326 t in 2022 interrupted a period of gradual growth observed from 2020 to 2021. The market's volume remained heavily dependent on imports, which consistently accounted for over 95% of total supply throughout the period.

Domestic production played a minor role, ranging from 433 t to 496 t annually. The overall market trajectory was shaped by these import-driven swings, with the final year of the period reaching the highest recorded volume.

Production dried shelled beans in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

Jamaica's production of dried shelled beans has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 433.0 tonnes, which represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 9.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 490.2 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production decreased by 8.2%, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 with a 2.3% rise.

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

Exports dried shelled beans from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

The export market for dried shelled beans from Jamaica showed considerable volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a dramatic 10.6-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Jamaica exported 0.5 tonnes of dried shelled beans, marking an extraordinary year-on-year increase of 960.1%. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 89.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the leading destination for Jamaica's dried shelled bean exports in volume terms, accounting for 70.4% of total exports. The remaining exports were distributed among various other trading partners.

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

The export market in value terms exhibited significant volatility throughout the period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and reached their peak in 2020, with a substantial 19-fold gap between these years. In 2020, the value of dried shelled bean exports from Jamaica amounted to 2 thousand US dollars, representing an intense increase of 917.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 85.2% drop, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018 with a remarkable 1 181.8% rise.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, the United Kingdom maintained its position as the dominant market for Jamaica's dried shelled bean exports in value terms, capturing 86.7% of total export value. The remaining exports were fragmented across other markets.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

Jamaica's imports of dried shelled beans reached 8 619 tonnes in 2020, showing a 2.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 8 861 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.4% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 with a 5.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica's imports of dried shelled beans in volume terms were primarily sourced from three countries: the United States (46.5% of imports), Belize (25.9% of imports), and Canada (20.6% of imports). Together, these three markets accounted for 92.9% of total import volume.

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, the value of Jamaica's dried shelled bean imports reached 9 505 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 15.0% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 12.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 8 266 thousand US dollars, which represented the largest decline of 9.4%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, three principal markets — the United States, Belize, and Canada — collectively accounted for 94.4% of the total value of dried shelled bean imports to Jamaica.

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

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