Jamaica recorded a trade deficit of 1507033.52 USD Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. Balance of Trade in Jamaica averaged -866232.64 USD Thousand from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all time high of -121925.00 USD Thousand in the second quarter of 1992 and a record low of -1682374.89 USD Thousand in the third quarter of 2008. source: Bank of Jamaica



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Balance of Trade -1507033.52 -1488206.89 USD Thousand Mar 2026
Capital Flows 390.47 511.72 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account 16.00 -1.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP 0.90 3.10 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 377470.41 338668.51 USD Thousand Mar 2026
External Debt 14216.88 14208.15 USD Million Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 80.00 37.60 USD Million Mar 2026
Imports 1884503.92 1826875.39 USD Thousand Mar 2026
Remittances 3912.90 3357.90 USD Million Dec 2025


Jamaica Balance of Trade
In Jamaica, trade accounts for around 50 percent of GDP. Yet, Jamaica imports most of the goods it consumes, leading to consistent trade deficits of around 20 percent of GDP. Jamaica is a major exporter of bauxite used for aluminium production. Other exports include ethanol, cane sugar, alcoholic beverages, coffee, scrap metal, cyclic compounds and manioc. Jamaica’s main trading partner is the United States (52 percent of total trade). Others include Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago, Canada, China, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Japan.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-1507033.52 -1488206.89 -121925.00 -1682374.89 1992 - 2026 USD Thousand Quarterly