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Tomato market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh tomatoes in Jamaica showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 30 460 tonnes in 2018, it entered a downward phase, contracting to 28 288 tonnes in 2019 and further to 25 530 tonnes in 2020. This represented a cumulative decline of roughly 16% over the two-year period.

This trend reversed decisively in 2021, with market volume jumping to 29 543 tonnes, nearly returning to the 2018 level. The following year, 2022, saw near-stabilization as the market volume reached 29 732 tonnes, indicating a pause in growth.

The recovery proved short-lived, as the market contracted sharply again in 2023, falling to 25 484 tonnes. This brought the market volume back to a level comparable to 2020, resulting in an overall net reduction of approximately 16% for the six-year period.

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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 tomato in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's tomato production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 25 495 tons of tomatoes, which represents a 9.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 7.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 30 450 tons, which also saw the largest year-over-year increase of 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	(7.2%)	(9.8%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Jamaica

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed considerable volatility throughout this period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 4.6-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low point in 2017. In 2020, Jamaica exported 103 kilograms of tomatoes, marking a sharp decline of 45.6% from 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 190 kilograms, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 127.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	127.4%	103.8%	(45.6%)	36.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market was highly concentrated, with Saint Maarten (Dutch part) accounting for 99.8% of all tomato exports by volume.

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, $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Import levels fluctuated widely, showing a 6.1-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Jamaica exported tomatoes worth 90 US dollars, representing a significant contraction of 71.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 79.5%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 178.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.5%)	178.6%	(71.5%)	(45.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Saint Maarten (Dutch part) and the United States dominated Jamaica's tomato exports in value terms, together accounting for 100% of total export flows.

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 tomato to Jamaica

Imports in kind, kg

Jamaica's tomato imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 35 201 kilograms of tomatoes, which is 91.0% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 541.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 85.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	83.0%	83.6%	91.0%	85.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was overwhelmingly dominant in Jamaica's tomato imports by volume, accounting for 99.4% of total imports.

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, $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 13-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jamaica's tomato imports were valued at 28 046 US dollars, representing a steep increase of 213.3% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 160 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 68.7%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 at 314.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.7%)	314.5%	213.3%	59.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Jamaica's import market in value terms was extremely concentrated, with the United States alone responsible for 98.0% of total import flows.

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