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Milk market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Jamaica's milk market volume showed a resilient path from 2018 to 2023, beginning at 209.4 thousand tonnes. After a slight contraction in 2019, the market entered a period of steady expansion, growing by nearly 6 thousand tonnes to reach a peak of 211.6 thousand tonnes in 2022.

The market stabilized in 2023 at 211.5 thousand tonnes, marking a modest overall increase of about 2.1 thousand tonnes across the six-year period. This trajectory reflects a recovery from the initial dip and subsequent consolidation.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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 milk in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of milk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Jamaica's milk production reached its lowest point at 201.1 thousand tons, declining by 2.1% that year. By 2020, production had recovered slightly to 202.3 thousand tons, showing a modest 0.6% increase compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.0%)	(2.1%)	0.6%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. In 2018, Jamaica's milk exports hit their lowest level at just 75 tons, marking a sharp 58.3% decline. By 2020, exports surged dramatically to 1 254 tons, representing a massive 337.2% increase from the previous year. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018 was substantial, with 2020 volumes being 17 times higher.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.3%)	284.3%	337.2%	91.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets dominated Jamaica's milk exports in volume terms: Trinidad and Tobago, the United States, and Belize. Together, these countries accounted for 68.2% of Jamaica's total milk exports during this period.

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

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout these years. In 2018, export values reached their minimum at 260 thousand US dollars, declining by 44.6% that year. The following year saw a dramatic turnaround with a 243.3% increase. By 2020, export values peaked at 2 344 thousand US dollars, showing a 162.5% increase from 2019. The difference between the 2020 peak and 2018 trough was significant, with 2020 values being 9 times higher.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.6%)	243.3%	162.5%	70.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Trinidad and Tobago was the leading market for Jamaica's milk exports in value terms, accounting for 31.5% of total export value. The United States followed with 24.6%, and Barbados contributed 8.5%. Together, these three markets represented 64.6% of Jamaica's total milk export value during this period.

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 milk to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

Jamaica's milk imports showed steady growth from 2017 to 2020, increasing by 24.8% overall with an average annual growth rate of 7.7%. In 2018, imports saw their largest annual increase at 22.0%, while 2019 experienced a slight 0.7% decline. By 2020, imports reached 4 153 tons, showing a modest 3.0% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.0%	(0.7%)	3.0%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada was Jamaica's primary source of milk imports in volume terms, accounting for 35.1% of total imports. The United States followed with 29.8%, and New Zealand contributed 7.0%. Together, these three countries supplied 71.9% of Jamaica's milk imports during this period.

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 milk imports in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. From 2017 to 2020, import values increased by 40.6% overall, with an average annual growth rate of 12.0%. In 2020, imports reached 11 138 thousand US dollars, showing a 9.0% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	18.2%	9.0%	12.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada led Jamaica's milk imports in value terms, accounting for 33.0% of total import value. The United States followed closely with 30.6%, and New Zealand contributed 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented 72.8% of Jamaica's total milk import value during this period.

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