Earlier Report Observations
The honey market in Jamaica experienced a gradual expansion from 2018 to 2021, with the total market volume rising from 762 t to 783 t. This growth occurred alongside stable domestic production, which fluctuated minimally between 762 t and 766 t annually over the same period.
Beginning in 2020, imports entered the market and contributed significantly to supply, peaking at 19.4 t in 2021. Exports remained marginal throughout the years, never surpassing 3 t, confirming that nearly all honey produced and imported was consumed domestically.
By 2024, import volumes had increased substantially to 32.3 t, indicating a rising dependence on foreign honey to meet local demand, while exports amounted to 2.8 t.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Jamaica
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Jamaica
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production honey in Jamaica
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Top producers of honey, 2017-2020
World map of production of honey, 2017-2020
Honey production in Jamaica has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Jamaica produced 765.4 tons of honey, which remained virtually unchanged compared to 2019.
Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Exports honey from Jamaica
Exports in kind, kg
Honey exports from Jamaica have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 655 kg, marking a sharp increase of 121.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 413.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 72.5%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 9.2% | 112.2% | 121.6% | 72.5% |
From 2017 to 2020, the United States (46.0% of exports in kind), the Cayman Islands (24.2% of exports in kind), and the United Kingdom (7.9% of exports in kind) formed the core of Jamaica's honey exports, together accounting for 78.2% of total 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
The market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. In 2018, honey export values reached their lowest point at 4.3 thousand US dollars, while 2019 saw a peak at 127.1 thousand US dollars, representing a 30-fold fluctuation. In 2020, the value of honey leaving Jamaica totaled 27.1 thousand US dollars, a dramatic decrease of 78.7% from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 2 880.4%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (12.1%) | 2 880.4% | (78.7%) | 77.3% |
From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant destination for Jamaica's honey exports in value terms, accounting for 86.4% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among several smaller 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 honey to Jamaica
Imports in kind, kg
The market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. In 2019, honey imports hit their lowest point at 0.1 kg, while 2020 saw a peak at 3 978 kg, representing a 28 412-fold difference. In 2020, foreign honey supplies to Jamaica totaled 3 978 kg, reflecting an abrupt rise of 2 841 064.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a drop of 95.3%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (95.3%) | (94.3%) | 2 841 064.3% | 325.2% |
From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the almost exclusive supplier of honey to Jamaica, accounting for 100.0% of total imports in kind.
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
The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2018, honey import values reached their lowest point at 0.0 thousand US dollars, while 2020 saw a peak at 21.4 thousand US dollars, representing a 2 306-fold difference. In 2020, honey deliveries to Jamaica stood at 21.4 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 40 784.8% versus the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a decrease of 73.3%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (73.3%) | 464.0% | 40 784.8% | 751.2% |
From 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in value terms was dominated by a single market: the United States, with a share of 100.0% of total flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2017-2020
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