Jamaica imported nearly five times more than it exported in the Jan-May period – Statin
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September 13, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica spent a total of US$3,218.3 million importing goods between January and May 2026, while earning just US$674.7 million from exports.
This is according to the latest International Trade Merchandise Bulletin released by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) on September 11.
According to Statin, the value of imports increased by 1.8 per cent when compared to US$3,161.4 million earned in the corresponding 2025 period. This increase was driven by higher expenditure on raw materials/intermediate goods and capital goods (excluding motor cars) and transport equipment, which grew by 5.2 per cent, 7.4 per cent and 6.6 per cent, respectively.
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