Agricultural raw materials exports in Jamaica
Jamaica: Agricultural raw materials exports was 0.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Jamaica, 1962–2023
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 2023.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and down 36.2% 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 164th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, 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 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% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 0.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.7%, 20% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 0.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.6%, 24% 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% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More agriculture & rural data for Jamaica
- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4057 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2023)
- Rural population 40.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Jamaica?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Jamaica was 0.1% in 2023, 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 164th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.2%. 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.