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Melons and papayas market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh melons and papayas in Jamaica grew from 28 354 t in 2018 to 30 068 t in 2019. After a period of stability around 30 000 t in 2020 and 2021, it surged by 18% to reach 35 563 t in 2022.

Following the 2022 peak, the market corrected to 33 079 t in 2023. Domestic production, which constitutes the vast majority of supply, mirrored this pattern, also climbing to 35 582 t in 2022 before easing to 33 017 t the following year.

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, 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 melons and papayas in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's production of melons and papayas declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 30 179 tonnes, representing a 1.4% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 15.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 30 594 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.7%	1.5%	(1.4%)	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

Jamaica's exports of melons and papayas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 279 tonnes, down 58.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 83.7%, with an average annual decline of 45.3%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 853 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 63.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 8.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	(63.9%)	(58.3%)	(45.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and the United Kingdom accounted for 83.3% of Jamaica's total melons and papayas exports by volume. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller individual contributions.

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

Jamaica's export value of melons and papayas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 736 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 63.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 83.2%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 44.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.2%)	(48.2%)	(63.1%)	(44.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada were the principal buyers of Jamaican melons and papayas by value. The United States accounted for 45.7% of exports, the United Kingdom for 30.0%, and Canada for 22.1%. Together, these three markets represented 97.8% of total export value.

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 melons and papayas to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

Jamaica's imports of melons and papayas showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 5.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 41 tonnes, down 71.5% year-on-year. The maximum volume was 143 tonnes in 2019, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 186.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	186.1%	85.3%	(71.5%)	14.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, the United States was the dominant source for Jamaica's melons and papayas imports by volume, accounting for 97.6% of total flows.

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 import value of melons and papayas exhibited an unstable trend during the timeframe. The period from 2019 to 2020 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.6 times. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 18 thousand US dollars, a 72.3% decrease from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 64 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 72.5%.

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