Goods imports in Jamaica
Jamaica: Goods imports was 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.07 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
132nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
7.55 billion BoP, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
666.70 million BoP, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Goods imports in Jamaica, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, goods imports in Jamaica stood at 6.07 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Jamaica peaked at 7.55 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 666.70 million BoP, current US$, in 1977.
Jamaica ranks 132nd of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 791.60 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 666.70 million BoP, current US$ | -15.8% |
| 1978 | 750.10 million BoP, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 882.50 million BoP, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1980 | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1981 | 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1982 | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 1.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1984 | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 1.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 837.40 million BoP, current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1987 | 1.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1988 | 1.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1989 | 1.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1990 | 1.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 1.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1994 | 2.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 2.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1996 | 2.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 2.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 2.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 2.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 3.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2001 | 3.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 3.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 3.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 3.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 4.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2006 | 5.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 6.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 7.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2009 | 4.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -40.7% |
| 2010 | 4.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 5.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.0% |
| 2012 | 5.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 5.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 5.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 4.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.6% |
| 2016 | 4.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 4.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2018 | 5.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 5.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 4.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.1% |
| 2021 | 4.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 6.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +52.7% |
| 2023 | 6.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.2% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 16.47 billion BoP, current US$, 37% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.83 billion BoP, current US$, 89% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 772.73 million BoP, current US$ | 666.70 million BoP, current US$ | 882.50 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 1.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 837.40 million BoP, current US$ | 1.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 129 Namibia 6.77 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 130 Mauritius 6.35 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 131 Brunei 6.28 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 133 Guyana 6.00 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 134 Afghanistan 5.88 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 135 Burkina Faso 5.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Jamaica
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.76 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.07 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.3763 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 305.08 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -38.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0139 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 107.45 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Jamaica?
- Goods imports in Jamaica was 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 7.55 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 666.70 million BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Jamaica rank for goods imports?
- Jamaica ranks 132nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. 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.