Trade lane
What Jamaica buys from the United States.
Jamaica imported USD 1.2bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United States in 2024, down 20 per cent on 2022. That is 29 per cent of everything Jamaica imported in these lines, and the United States is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United States dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 1.2bnfrom the United States in 2024 (USD 1.4bn in 2022)
29 per centof Jamaica's imports in these lines, USD 4.0bn from every source
236product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1the United States's rank among Jamaica's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Jamaica paid the United States for it at the border, the United States's share of everything Jamaica imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 45 per cent of the lane.
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Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)HS 281512
Share of Jamaica's imports100 per cent, 3 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 79min 2024 -
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Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 220710
Share of Jamaica's imports96 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 740 a tonne, 63,453 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding...HS 440711
Share of Jamaica's imports97 per cent, 6 source countriesChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 487 a tonne, 68,833 tonnesUSD 34min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of Jamaica's imports15 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 189 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,690 a tonne, 1,258 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of Jamaica's imports21 per cent, 31 source countriesChangedown 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,405 a tonne, 4,540 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of Jamaica's imports57 per cent, 33 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 350,749 a tonne, 45 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130
Share of Jamaica's imports78 per cent, 14 source countriesChangedown 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 307,269 a tonne, 51 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590
Share of Jamaica's imports93 per cent, 19 source countriesChangeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,727 a tonne, 4,094 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of Jamaica's imports58 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,494 a tonne, 4,086 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strengthHS 220720
Share of Jamaica's imports100 per cent, 1 source countryChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 13min 2024 -
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Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399
Share of Jamaica's imports97 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 88,128 a tonne, 138 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Soups and broths and preparations thereforHS 210410
Share of Jamaica's imports82 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 12min 2024 -
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Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereofHS 902830
Share of Jamaica's imports97 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 191 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 12min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Jamaica's imports49 per cent, 40 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,027 a tonne, 618 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299
Share of Jamaica's imports71 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,063 a tonne, 4,781 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705HS 870590
Share of Jamaica's imports74 per cent, 6 source countriesChangeup 278 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,011 a tonne, 570 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of Jamaica's imports43 per cent, 37 source countriesChangedown 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 42,078 a tonne, 190 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391
Share of Jamaica's imports88 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 144,559 a tonne, 55 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390690
Share of Jamaica's imports64 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,422 a tonne, 3,008 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208HS 220890
Share of Jamaica's imports58 per cent, 11 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 19,789 a tonne, 348 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' waresHS 190120
Share of Jamaica's imports87 per cent, 5 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,692 a tonne, 4,028 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no...HS 761290
Share of Jamaica's imports76 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,430 a tonne, 678 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise preparedHS 190219
Share of Jamaica's imports76 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,498 a tonne, 1,814 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of Jamaica's imports36 per cent, 33 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,600 a tonne, 427 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990
Share of Jamaica's imports28 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,694 a tonne, 2,294 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150
Share of Jamaica's imports88 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 280,278 a tonne, 22 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872
Share of Jamaica's imports23 per cent, 6 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 5min 2024 -
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Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900
Share of Jamaica's imports29 per cent, 12 source countriesChangedown 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,165 a tonne, 1,288 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890
Share of Jamaica's imports18 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,431 a tonne, 923 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427HS 843120
Share of Jamaica's imports95 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 5min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of Jamaica's imports79 per cent, 8 source countriesChangedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 5min 2024 -
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Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal productsHS 190410
Share of Jamaica's imports42 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,571 a tonne, 1,378 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590
Share of Jamaica's imports75 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,488 a tonne, 753 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of Jamaica's imports71 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,942 a tonne, 805 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418HS 841869
Share of Jamaica's imports72 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,892 a tonne, 191 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
36
Juice: cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos): Iingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing...HS 200981
Share of Jamaica's imports100 per cent, 2 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 5min 2024 -
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Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110
Share of Jamaica's imports48 per cent, 4 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,430 a tonne, 188 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41HS 847149
Share of Jamaica's imports90 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 4min 2024 -
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Hair preparations: shampoosHS 330510
Share of Jamaica's imports92 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 287 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 4min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of Jamaica's imports67 per cent, 29 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 31,183 a tonne, 141 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120
Share of Jamaica's imports79 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,145 a tonne, 3,822 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910
Share of Jamaica's imports79 per cent, 5 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,313 a tonne, 3,247 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Wood: casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including stavesHS 441600
Share of Jamaica's imports88 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 228 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,822 a tonne, 474 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 910221
Share of Jamaica's imports75 per cent, 4 source countriesChangeup 375 per cent on 2022 (USD 864k in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 4min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of Jamaica's imports26 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 65,127 a tonne, 63 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Ice cream and other edible ice: whether or not containing cocoaHS 210500
Share of Jamaica's imports52 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,633 a tonne, 1,118 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirantsHS 330720
Share of Jamaica's imports58 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 130 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,536 a tonne, 412 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drinkHS 843890
Share of Jamaica's imports78 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 76,543 a tonne, 51 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
49
Machinery: parts of poultry-keeping machinery or poultry incubators and broodersHS 843691
Share of Jamaica's imports93 per cent, 4 source countriesChangeup 258 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 4min 2024 -
50
Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industriesHS 330210
Share of Jamaica's imports51 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,620 a tonne, 359 tonnesUSD 4min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323USD 24m in 2024, up 189 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 15 per cent of the line.
- Soups and broths and preparations thereforHS 210410USD 12m in 2024, up 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 82 per cent of the line.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299USD 10m in 2024, up 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 71 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590USD 15m in 2024, up 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United States supplies 93 per cent of the line.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390USD 14m in 2024, up 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). The United States supplies 58 per cent of the line.
- Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)HS 281512USD 79m in 2024, up 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022). The United States supplies 100 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690USD 11m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 49 per cent of the line.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899USD 6m in 2024, up 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 36 per cent of the line.
- Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 220710USD 47m in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022). The United States supplies 96 per cent of the line.
Where the United States dominates
Lines where the United States supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United States ships at least 60 per cent of what Jamaica imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)HS 281512100 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 79m; 3 source countries in all.
- Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 22071096 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 47m; 7 source countries in all.
- Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding...HS 44071197 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 34m; 6 source countries in all.
- Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 84713078 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 16m; 14 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 19059093 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 15m; 19 source countries in all.
- Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strengthHS 220720100 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 13m; 1 source country in all.
- Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 84439997 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 12m; 13 source countries in all.
- Soups and broths and preparations thereforHS 21041082 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 12m; 7 source countries in all.
- Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereofHS 90283097 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 12m; 5 source countries in all.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 22029971 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 10m; 20 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705HS 87059074 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 9m; 6 source countries in all.
- Pumps: parts thereofHS 84139188 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 8m; 24 source countries in all.
- Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 39069064 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 7m; 12 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' waresHS 19012087 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 7m; 5 source countries in all.
- Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no...HS 76129076 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 6m; 7 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise preparedHS 19021976 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 6m; 10 source countries in all.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 84715088 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 6m; 16 source countries in all.
- Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427HS 84312095 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 5m; 10 source countries in all.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171379 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 5m; 8 source countries in all.
- Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 33059075 per cent of Jamaica's imports of the line, USD 5m; 14 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where the United States's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Jamaica at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323The United States: USD 24m at USD 18,690 a tonne. South Korea: USD 7m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 10,707 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,540 a tonne.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690The United States: USD 20m at USD 4,405 a tonne. Thailand: USD 5m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 3,501 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,886 a tonne.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690The United States: USD 11m at USD 17,027 a tonne. China: USD 6m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 3,347 a tonne, 80 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,148 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180The United States: USD 8m at USD 42,078 a tonne. China: USD 5m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 9,402 a tonne, 78 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 40,453 a tonne.
- Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900The United States: USD 5m at USD 4,165 a tonne. China: USD 12m (66 per cent of the line) at USD 2,815 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,060 a tonne.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890The United States: USD 5m at USD 5,431 a tonne. China: USD 13m (49 per cent of the line) at USD 1,694 a tonne, 69 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,441 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What Jamaica buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Jamaica with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is the United States's part of everything Jamaica imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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