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Wood charcoal market in Jamaica

Wood charcoal market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Jamaica's wood charcoal production grew steadily from 10 774 t in 2018 to 11 475 t in 2023, with market volume increasing from 10 781 t to 11 473 t over the same period. This expansion began amid a global surge in demand, where international charcoal trade rose by 23-24% and worldwide consumption increased by 3.5%, creating favorable conditions for local output.

The upward trend continued in the following years, reinforced by a growing industry focus on sustainability. In 2023, initiatives such as the introduction of sustainable packaging by Royal Oak Company aligned with consumer preference for environmentally responsible products, supporting steady demand for wood charcoal in the market.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 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. 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/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    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/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 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/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    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/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 wood charcoal in Jamaica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Wood charcoal production in Jamaica increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Jamaica produced 11 055 tonnes of wood charcoal, marking a 1.3% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 3.9%, which translates to an average annual increase of 1.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year1.3%1.3%1.3%1.3%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from Jamaica

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a dramatic 3 641-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jamaica exported just 3 kilograms of wood charcoal, representing a complete 100.0% decline from 2019.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/a(100.0%)(86.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Saint Maarten (Dutch part) together formed the main group of buyers for Jamaica's wood charcoal, accounting for 99.9% of total exports in 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports fell to their lowest point in 2020 after peaking in 2019, with a 241-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jamaica's wood charcoal exports amounted to 50 US dollars, marking a dramatic 99.6% loss compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/a(99.6%)(73.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, the United States and Saint Maarten (Dutch part) formed a duopoly in export value terms, together accounting for 99.9% of total 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 wood charcoal to Jamaica

Imports in kind, kg

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.8-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Jamaica's volume of wood charcoal imports totalled 6 182 kilograms, marking a significant 153.8% increase relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 436 kilograms, while the maximum was in 2018 at 6 748 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 63.9% drop.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year113.8%(63.9%)153.8%25.1%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the main market for Jamaica's wood charcoal imports in volume, with a share of 81.8% of total flows, while the rest was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

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 showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2018, differing by 3.3 times. In 2020, Jamaica's wood charcoal imports amounted to 6 698 US dollars, indicating a slight decrease of 2.9% from a year earlier. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 14 718 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 53.2% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 232.5% rise.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year232.5%(53.2%)(2.9%)14.8%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, wood charcoal imports to Jamaica were supplied almost exclusively by the United States, which accounted for 93.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

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