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Lemons and limes market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Jamaica's lemons and limes market volume expanded consistently between 2018 and 2023, with production rising from 25 520 tons to 26 267 tons over the six-year span. The market size followed a similar trajectory, growing from 25 521 tons to 26 268 tons, indicating nearly all consumption was met by local output.

Annual growth rates were positive but gradually moderated, with the most substantial increases occurring in the initial years. The market operated with minimal external trade, as imports were virtually absent and exports only began in 2024, underscoring the dominance of domestic production.

This period of sustained growth reflects a stable expansion in local cultivation, though the slowing pace suggests the market may be approaching a more mature phase of development.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 lemons and limes in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's production of lemons and limes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 25 964 tonnes, marking a 0.9% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 3.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	0.8%	0.9%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Jamaica

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for lemons and limes from Jamaica experienced significant volatility in recent years. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at just 8 kg, but then surged dramatically in 2019 to a peak of 214 kg, representing a massive 2,519.7% increase. By 2020, exports settled at 211 kg, showing a slight decline of 1.2% compared to 2019. The most substantial drop occurred in 2018, with a 93.2% decrease. Overall, the difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2018 was 26 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.2%)	2 519.7%	(1.2%)	20.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom were the dominant partners for Jamaica's lemons and limes exports in volume terms, while other countries accounted for the remainder.

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, $ US

The value of Jamaica's lemons and limes exports showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2018, exports reached their minimum at 25 US dollars, but then jumped sharply in 2019 to a high of 306 US dollars, a 1,120.4% increase. In 2020, export value fell to 273 US dollars, down 11.0% from 2019. The largest decline was in 2018, with a 90.6% drop. The gap between the 2019 peak and the 2018 low was 12.2 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.6%)	1 120.4%	(11.0%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Cayman Islands and Canada accounted for the majority of Jamaica's lemons and limes exports in value terms, with other markets playing a smaller role.

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 lemons and limes to Jamaica

Imports in kind, kg

Jamaica's imports of lemons and limes in volume terms were marked by volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, imports dropped to their lowest level at 162 kg, a 78.3% decrease from the previous year. However, in 2020, imports rebounded to 335 kg, up 107.1% from 2019. The peak occurred in 2017, with imports 8.4 times higher than the 2019 trough.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(45.1%)	(78.3%)	107.1%	(37.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States was the primary and nearly exclusive source for Jamaica's lemons and limes imports in volume, holding a 97.4% share.

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, $ US

The value of Jamaica's lemons and limes imports exhibited considerable volatility over this period. In 2019, imports hit a low of 121 US dollars, a 97.0% decline from the previous year. In contrast, 2018 saw the peak at 4 006 US dollars. By 2020, imports rose to 509 US dollars, a 319.0% increase from 2019. The difference between the 2018 high and the 2019 low was 33 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	252.5%	(97.0%)	319.0%	(23.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the key and almost sole market for Jamaica's lemons and limes imports in value terms, representing 92.3% of total imports.

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