Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) was 0.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Jamaica, 1962–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 0.1% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2025.
The figure is down 36.7% on the previous year and down 59.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Jamaica peaked at 0.7% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2008.
That places Jamaica 169th out of 195 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 0.3% | — |
| 1963 | 0.3% | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 0.2% | -16.8% |
| 1973 | 0.2% | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 0.1% | -63.4% |
| 1975 | 0.2% | +125.1% |
| 1976 | 0.3% | +77.6% |
| 1977 | 0.4% | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 0.4% | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 0.3% | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 0.3% | -22.4% |
| 1981 | 0.3% | -4.4% |
| 1982 | 0.4% | +47.5% |
| 1983 | 0.4% | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 0.3% | -20.9% |
| 1985 | 0.4% | +49.5% |
| 1986 | 0.6% | +34.0% |
| 1987 | 0.7% | +19.1% |
| 1991 | 0.3% | -52.7% |
| 1992 | 0.3% | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 0.3% | -12.3% |
| 1994 | 0.4% | +38.4% |
| 1995 | 0.3% | -27.5% |
| 1996 | 0.2% | -16.9% |
| 1997 | 0.2% | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 0.2% | -10.8% |
| 1999 | 0.2% | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 0.2% | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 0.1% | -28.8% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | +34.2% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | -10.0% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | -20.5% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | -32.0% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 0.2% | +135.7% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | +56.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -40.3% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | -13.5% |
| 2013 | 0.2% | +72.5% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | -47.1% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +92.9% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | +28.7% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | -14.7% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | -60.3% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | +20.3% |
| 2020 | 0.1% | -30.9% |
| 2021 | 0.1% | +42.3% |
| 2022 | 0.1% | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 0.1% | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 0.1% | -36.7% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 0.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.7%, 14% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 0.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.6%, 15% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 8 |
| 1990s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More agriculture & rural data for Jamaica
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0663 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.147 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0874 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 699.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Jamaica?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Jamaica was 0.1% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7% in 1987.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2008.
- How does Jamaica rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Jamaica ranks 169th out of 195 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.