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Ginger market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Jamaican ginger market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, declining to 757 tons in 2019 before entering a period of sustained growth. Market volume peaked at 1 231 tons in 2022, representing an increase of over 47% from the 2019 low.

Domestic production mirrored this trend, rising from 645 tons in 2018 to 1 232 tons in 2022, which supported the market expansion. The subsequent production drop to 941 tons in 2023 coincided with a market contraction to 981 tons.

In value terms, the market rose from 6.0 million US dollars in 2018 to 11.2 million US dollars in 2022. A sharp decline followed in 2023, bringing the market value down to 6.5 million US 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 ginger in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica ranked 26th globally in ginger production.

Top producers of ginger, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of ginger, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's ginger production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 869.0 t of ginger, marking a strong 22.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 44.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	10.4%	22.1%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ginger from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 34.0 t, while the highest was in 2020 at 105.6 t, representing a 3.1-fold difference. In 2020, Jamaica's ginger exports reached 105.6 t, a sharp 35.6% rise year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 61.7%, and the largest increase was in 2019, surging by 129.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.7%)	129.2%	35.6%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Jamaica's ginger exports were the United States, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago, which together accounted for 66.0% of total export volumes.

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

Export values experienced notable swings during these years. The lowest value was in 2018 at 289 K $ US, and the highest was in 2020 at 1 208 K $ US, showing a 4.2-fold gap. In 2020, Jamaica's ginger exports totaled 1 208 K $ US, up 65.3% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018, falling by 51.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, jumping by 152.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(51.0%)	152.7%	65.3%	26.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States (40.2% of export value), Barbados (16.3%), and Trinidad and Tobago (9.4%) were the top destinations for Jamaica's ginger exports by value, collectively making up 65.9% of total export flows.

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 ginger to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes were volatile over these years. The minimum was in 2020 at 225.2 t, and the maximum was in 2018 at 225.2 t, resulting in a 2.4-fold variation. In 2020, Jamaica imported 225.2 t of ginger, down 23.1% year-over-year. The largest decline happened in 2019, decreasing by 45.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 75.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	75.1%	(45.7%)	(23.1%)	(9.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (47.6% of import volume), Thailand (27.5%), and Canada (10.7%) were the main suppliers of ginger to Jamaica, together representing 85.9% of total import volumes.

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

Jamaica's ginger imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported about 517 K $ US of ginger, a 10.5% decrease from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 27.4%, with an average annual decline of 10.1%. The highest value was in 2018 at 807 K $ US. The largest drop occurred in 2019, down 28.4%, while the largest gain was in 2018, up 13.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.3%	(28.4%)	(10.5%)	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Thailand (43.3% of import value), China (35.3%), and Canada (14.1%) remained the key sources for Jamaica's ginger imports by value, jointly accounting for 92.7% of total import flows.

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