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Dried shelled pigeon peas market in Jamaica

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled pigeon peas in Jamaica showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2023. It began at 907.1 tons in 2018, edged down to 870.6 tons in 2019, and then fell sharply to 652.0 tons in 2020. The following year brought a strong rebound to 831.3 tons, but the market contracted again in 2022 and 2023, ending the period at 791.3 tons.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern of volatility, declining from 759.5 tons in 2018 to a low of 503.0 tons in 2020 before recovering to 718.0 tons in 2021. Imports, which help meet local demand, fluctuated throughout the period, reaching a high of 200.3 tons in 2023 after a low of 113.4 tons in 2021.

By 2023, the total market size was approximately 13% below its 2018 level, reflecting a sustained contraction after the significant downturn in 2020 and only a partial subsequent recovery.

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, 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, 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, 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 dried shelled pigeon peas in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Jamaica ranked as the 19th largest producer of dried shelled pigeon peas globally.

Top producers of dried shelled pigeon peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled pigeon peas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's production of dried shelled pigeon peas declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 503.0 t, marking a sharp 25.7% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 33.1%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 12.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 759.5 t, with a modest increase of 1.0% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(10.9%)	(25.7%)	(12.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled pigeon peas from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Jamaica's exports of dried shelled pigeon peas totaled 0.0 t, a 36.8% decrease from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 48.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -19.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.8%)	n/a	n/a	(19.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and the United Kingdom were the dominant markets for Jamaica's exports in volume terms, together accounting for 97.8% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations.

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 cross-border shipments of dried shelled pigeon peas amounted to 0.1 thousand US dollars, down 23.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 81.7%, with a CAGR of -43.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.6%)	n/a	n/a	(43.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Canada and the United Kingdom clearly led Jamaica's exports in value terms, jointly making up 95.8% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares.

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 dried shelled pigeon peas to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Jamaica imported 149.0 t of dried shelled pigeon peas, a 23.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 9.2%, with a CAGR of -3.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 147.7 t, while the highest was in 2019 at 193.6 t, which saw a significant increase of 31.1% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.0%)	31.1%	(23.0%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Peru and the United States were the top sources for Jamaica's imports in volume terms, together representing 96.2% of total imports. The rest was spread across a wide range of other countries.

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 imported dried shelled pigeon peas worth 128.1 thousand US dollars, a 23.3% decline year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 21.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -7.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 167.0 thousand US dollars, with an increase of 19.2% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.5%)	19.2%	(23.3%)	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Peru and the United States continued to be the primary markets for Jamaica's imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 96.0% of total flows. Other partners made up the remaining share.

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