Jamaica records decline in trade activity for Jan/Feb 2026 — STATIN

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June 6, 2026

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s merchandise trade activity declined for the first two months of 2026, with expenditure on imports falling by 8.1 per cent and total export earnings falling by 28.8 per cent when compared with the corresponding period in 2025.

The update was provided on Friday by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) in its latest International Merchandise Trade Bulletin.

STATIN said total spending on imports for January to February 2026 was valued at US$1,214.3 million compared to US$1,320.9 million recorded in the corresponding 2025 period.

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