Orange juice market in Jamaica

Earlier Report Observations

The Jamaican orange juice market volume contracted from 2.9 million liters in 2018 to a low of 2.5 million liters in 2020, before beginning a recovery. Growth accelerated sharply from 2021, with the market expanding to 4.1 million liters in 2022 and reaching 4.8 million liters by 2023. This dramatic increase was primarily driven by a surge in imports, which rose from 1.8 million liters in 2020 to 3.9 million liters in 2023.

Local production fluctuated during this period, falling to 724 thousand liters in 2020 but recovering to 870 thousand liters by 2023. The overall market growth from 2021 onward reflected a significant increase in consumption, largely supplied by imported juice, while domestic output showed a more modest recovery.

The market environment in 2024 was influenced by government initiatives to address crop surplus by supporting agro-processors in juice production and by global supply constraints, including weather fluctuations and citrus diseases, which affected orange availability and pricing.

Production orange juice in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of orange juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of orange juice, 2017-2020

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jamaica produced 724.3 K l of orange juice, representing a 16.9% year-over-year reduction. The maximum production was recorded in 2019 at 872.1 K l. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 103.1% rise.

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

Exports orange juice from Jamaica

Exports in kind, K l

After rising for two years, orange juice shipments from Jamaica to abroad declined. In 2020, Jamaica exported 21 K l of orange juice, a 68.0% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 52.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 67 K l. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 48.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica's orange juice exports in kind relied on a wide range of partner countries. Saint Lucia accounted for 19.0% of exports in kind, Trinidad and Tobago for 16.7%, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 48.8% of total export 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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The minimum value was recorded in 2020, while the maximum was in 2019, with a 3.6-fold variation between them. In 2020, Jamaica's volume of orange juice exports amounted to 29 K $ US, down by 72.4% compared with 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 104 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 60.0% rise.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Saint Lucia, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago formed the key group of partners for Jamaica's orange juice exports in value terms. Saint Lucia accounted for 28.1% of exports in value, Barbados for 14.0%, and Trinidad and Tobago for 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 54.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2017-2020

Imports orange juice to Jamaica

Imports in kind, K l

Jamaica's orange juice import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 808 K l, which is 5.4% less compared with 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.9%, equating to an 11.6% annualized rate.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belize dominated the country structure of imports in kind, with a share of 93.8% of total flows.

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

After a two-year gain, orange juice deliveries to Jamaica declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 856 K $ US, constituting a reduction of 23.1% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 618 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with an 8.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica's dependence on Belize was pronounced: this market accounted for 95.7% of total imports in value terms of orange juice.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2017-2020