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Export Market

Jamaica

ISO: JM / JAM

Country Profile

Capital Kingston
Population 2.8M
GDP $22.0B (2024)
GDP per Capita $7,754
Income Level Upper-Middle Income
Currency Jamaican dollar (JMD $)
Language English
Timezone UTC-05:00
Region North America · Caribbean

Trade Partners

Jamaica Exports To

  • USA 37.0%
  • Russia 7.0%
  • Latvia 7.0%
  • Iceland 7.0%
  • UK 5.0%

Key exports: aluminum oxide, refined petroleum, natural gas, liquor, processed fruits and nuts (2023)

Jamaica Imports From

  • USA 39.0%
  • China 11.0%
  • Brazil 4.0%
  • Colombia 4.0%
  • Japan 4.0%

Key imports: refined petroleum, natural gas, cars, crude petroleum, plastic products (2023)

Economic Overview

upper-middle-income Caribbean island economy; key agriculture and tourism sectors; high crime, youth unemployment, and poverty; susceptible to natural disasters and global commodity price shocks; progress in reducing public debt and moderating inflation within target range

Government: parliamentary democracy (Parliament) under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with Jamaica, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

Latin America and Caribbean

Trading Bloc Memberships

Jamaica is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

CARICOM Caribbean Community Economic Union UK Agreement

Export Guidance

Relevant guidance for exporting to Jamaica.

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Official Resources

Government export support for Jamaica.

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