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Watermelons and melons market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh watermelons and melons in Jamaica underwent a significant contraction followed by a strong recovery between 2018 and 2023. Total volume fell from 20 670 tons in 2018 to 19 389 tons by 2020, a decline of more than 1 200 tons.

This downward trend reversed decisively starting in 2021. The market expanded to 19 915 tons that year, then saw accelerated growth, reaching 22 558 tons in 2022 and finally 22 780 tons in 2023. This rebound lifted the market above its 2018 starting point.

The movement in total market volume was closely aligned with domestic production, which dropped from 20 593 tons to 19 354 tons over 2018-2020 before rising to 22 717 tons in 2023. Imports and exports remained at low levels throughout the period, having a negligible effect on the overall market size.

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. 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 watermelons and melons in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of watermelons and melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons and melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Jamaica's production of watermelons and melons declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 19 354 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.2% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 5.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 20 593 tonnes, when output increased by 12.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.3%	(4.8%)	(1.2%)	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Jamaica

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Jamaica exported 5.8 tonnes of watermelons and melons, showing only minor changes from 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 2 822.5%, averaging an impressive 208.0% growth per year.

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	208.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica's exports in volume were heavily concentrated, with the Cayman Islands accounting for 96.7% of the total shipments.

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

Jamaica's watermelon and melon exports were valued at 4 730 US dollars in 2020, remaining nearly flat compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value skyrocketed by 1 568.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 155.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	155.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, almost all of Jamaica's watermelon and melon exports in value terms went to the Cayman Islands, which captured a 94.3% share 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 watermelons and melons to Jamaica

Imports in kind, t

The import market for watermelons and melons in Jamaica showed considerable volatility from 2017 to 2020. Imports peaked in 2019 at 143.1 tonnes and fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 40.8 tonnes, representing a 71.5% drop year-over-year and a 5.3-fold difference between the high and low points. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 186.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	186.1%	85.3%	(71.5%)	14.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was Jamaica's primary source for watermelon and melon imports in volume, supplying 97.6% of the total.

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

Jamaica's import market for watermelons and melons experienced significant fluctuations in value from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their highest level in 2019 at 64 016 US dollars, then plummeted by 72.3% to 17 703 US dollars in 2020, resulting in a 3.6-fold difference between these years. The most notable increase was in 2018, with a rise of 69.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	69.5%	68.2%	(72.3%)	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jamaica's imports in value terms were highly concentrated, with the United States dominating the market and accounting for 95.6% of total 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