Merchandise imports in Jamaica
Jamaica: Merchandise imports was 7.68 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in Jamaica, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in Jamaica is 7.68 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 53.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Jamaica peaked at 8.46 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 211.00 million current US$, in 1961.
That places Jamaica 127th out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 295.10 million current US$ | 211.00 million current US$ | 436.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 812.20 million current US$ | 525.00 million current US$ | 1.12 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.33 billion current US$ | 972.00 million current US$ | 1.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.45 billion current US$ | 1.68 billion current US$ | 3.13 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.86 billion current US$ | 3.30 billion current US$ | 8.46 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.82 billion current US$ | 4.77 billion current US$ | 6.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.84 billion current US$ | 4.76 billion current US$ | 7.73 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More private sector data for Jamaica
- Food exports 30.4% (2023)
- Food imports 20.5% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 51.4% (2023)
- Merchandise trade 41.3% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 3.0% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 1.69 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 5.22 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 47.1% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 37.8% (2024)
- Commercial service imports 3.40 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Jamaica?
- Merchandise imports in Jamaica was 7.68 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 8.46 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 211.00 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does Jamaica rank for merchandise imports?
- Jamaica ranks 127th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a 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. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.