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Potato market in Jamaica, 2026

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Over the period from 2018 to 2023, Jamaica's potato market volume experienced notable fluctuations. After an initial dip to 20 511 tons in 2019, the market expanded for three consecutive years, reaching a peak of 25 071 tons in 2022. This growth was interrupted in 2023 when the market contracted sharply to 21 699 tons.

The changes in market volume were driven by variations in both domestic production and imports. Domestic potato production fell in 2019 and 2020, then recovered to 18 669 tons in 2022 before dropping again in 2023. Imports, which supplement local supply, showed volatility with a significant increase in 2020 and another rise in 2023, partly offsetting the decline in production.

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 potato in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's potato production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 14 685 tonnes of potatoes, which represents a 6.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 14.4%, with an average annual decline rate of 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.6%)	(2.9%)	(6.6%)	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.3 tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 2 tonnes, representing a 7.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jamaica's potato exports were recorded at 1 tonne, marking a substantial increase of 114.4% compared to 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when exports dropped by 86.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	46.3%	(86.5%)	114.4%	(24.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and the Cayman Islands were the dominant destinations for Jamaica's potato exports in volume terms, together accounting for 97.7% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller individual shares.

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 exhibited considerable volatility throughout the observed period. Export values hit their lowest point in 2019 at 0.3 thousand US dollars and reached their peak in 2018 at 5 thousand US dollars, showing an 18-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, Jamaica exported 1 thousand US dollars worth of potatoes, reflecting a dramatic year-over-year increase of 389.0%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019, when export values fell by 94.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	(94.3%)	389.0%	(32.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada and the Cayman Islands concentrated the majority of Jamaica's potato export value, while other markets formed a less significant portion of the total.

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 potato to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Jamaica's potato imports stood at 7 580 tonnes, representing an abrupt 58.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 110.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 28.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when imports decreased by 9.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.8%	(9.9%)	58.1%	28.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica's import partner base for potatoes in volume terms was extremely narrow, with the Netherlands alone responsible for 90.9% 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values peaked in 2018 at 3 120 thousand US dollars and reached their lowest point in 2017, showing a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jamaica's potato import volume amounted to 2 809 thousand US dollars, up by 6.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when import values fell by 15.3%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a 77.3% rise.

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