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Edible brassicas market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Jamaica's market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas saw a decline in both volume and value. Volume dropped from 40 662 tons to 38 373 tons, while market value decreased from 83.5 million US dollars to 77.2 million.

A strong recovery began in 2021, with volume surging to 47 119 tons and value to 93.9 million US dollars. Growth continued in 2022, peaking at 55 395 tons and 120.9 million dollars, before retreating in 2023 to 50 303 tons and 102.4 million dollars.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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/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 edible brassicas in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's edible brassicas production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 38 159 tonnes of edible brassicas, marking a controlled drop of 5.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 40 658 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	(0.8%)	(5.4%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Jamaica's edible brassicas production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 76 932 thousand US dollars, representing a 7.9% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 83 642 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 22.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.0%	(0.2%)	(7.9%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of edible brassicas from Jamaica declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Jamaica exported 101.3 tonnes of edible brassicas, down by 39.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 47.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 19.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 234.1 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 21.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.6%	(28.4%)	(39.6%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and the United States clearly dominated Jamaica's export partner structure for edible brassicas in volume terms, while other countries together accounted for the remaining share.

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

Exported edible brassicas volumes from Jamaica declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Jamaica exported 204.2 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas, which is 41.1% less than the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 42.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 16.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 481.5 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 36.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.2%	(28.0%)	(41.1%)	(16.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and the United States consistently accounted for 98.1% of Jamaica's total edible brassicas exports in value terms, indicating a high degree of concentration alongside a long tail of smaller markets.

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 edible brassicas to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

The volume of edible brassicas imports into Jamaica increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Jamaica imported a total of 314.8 tonnes of edible brassicas, which is 2.9% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 57.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.4%	28.4%	2.9%	16.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica's dependence on the United States was pronounced for edible brassicas imports in volume terms, with this market accounting for 91.0% of total imports.

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, foreign edible brassicas supplies to Jamaica amounted to 439.8 thousand US dollars, down by 4.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 352.0 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual decline of 7.2%. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 462.6 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest annual increase of 31.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	31.4%	(4.9%)	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the dominant partner for Jamaica's edible brassicas imports in value terms, with a share of 79.9% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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