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Pork market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Jamaica's pork market volume contracted from 8 624 t in 2018 to 6 858 t in 2020, followed by a sustained expansion that reached 10 494 t by 2023. This growth was led by a recovery in domestic production, which rose from 6 655 t in 2020 to 9 194 t in 2023.

Imports, a key supply source, fell sharply to 203 t in 2020 but rebounded to levels above 1 300 t in 2022 and 2023, with the United States being the primary origin. Market operations are governed by strict labeling regulations requiring English-language details on origin, contents, and traceability.

In 2024, pork imports surged to 3 371 t, a shift that aligned with updated international food safety inspection standards affecting meat trade eligibility. Consumer preference for fresh and chilled products persists within this regulated framework.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 pork in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's pork production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 6 655 tons of pork, marking a moderate 4.4% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 10.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(4.9%)	(4.4%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

Jamaica exported 0.2 tons of pork in 2019, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2019 period, exports dropped by 32.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Cayman Islands and Saint Lucia were the primary destinations for Jamaica's pork exports in volume terms. The Cayman Islands accounted for 67.5% of total flows, while Saint Lucia made up 32.5%, together representing 100% of exports.

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

In 2019, Jamaica's pork exports were valued at 0.2 thousand US dollars, with only a slight variation from 2018. From 2017 to 2019, export value decreased by 27.1%, corresponding to an annualized rate of -10.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Cayman Islands and Saint Lucia were the two main destinations for Jamaica's pork exports in value terms, together comprising 100% of total exports.

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 pork to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed significant volatility during this period. Import volumes varied widely, with a 6.4-fold difference between the peak in 2018 (1 303 tons) and the low in 2020 (203 tons). In 2020, imports fell sharply by 83.7% compared to the previous year. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, at 53.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.0%	(4.8%)	(83.7%)	(38.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Jamaica's pork imports in volume terms were heavily concentrated on Canada, which held an 87.5% share of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among other trading partners.

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

Import values exhibited considerable instability, reflecting a volatile market. There was a 6.4-fold gap between the high in 2019 (4 466 thousand US dollars) and the low in 2020 (693 thousand US dollars). In 2020, import value declined by 84.5% year-over-year. The most substantial increase was recorded in 2018, at 41.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.7%	0.5%	(84.5%)	(39.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada dominated Jamaica's pork imports in value terms, accounting for 86.6% of total flows. The remainder was shared among several smaller destinations.

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