Agribusiness
Jamaica's fertile land, diverse microclimates, and proximity to major export markets make agribusiness one of the most compelling investment frontiers on the island.
Industry Size (2021)
US$1.2B
Ag Exports (2021)
US$414M
Overview
Agribusiness
Jamaica's fertile land, diverse microclimates, and proximity to major export markets make agribusiness one of the most compelling investment frontiers on the island.
We Keep Growing
A sector expanding from field to export shelf
Jamaica's fertile land, diverse microclimates, and proximity to major markets support premium non-traditional crops, animal husbandry, fish farming, and value-added food manufacturing across roughly 440,000 hectares of agricultural land.
Download sector profileGrowing GDP contribution
Agribusiness contributed US$1.207 billion to GDP in 2021, with agricultural products and processed foods earning US$413.5 million in exports the same year.
Growing Agro-Parks
Agro-Park models integrate pre-production through production, post-harvesting, and marketing — strengthening commercial supply chains.
Growing global recognition
Jamaica is among the world's largest yam exporters; Jamaican pimento is recognised for roughly 4% essential oil content, with rising demand for orchard crops such as ackee, mango, breadfruit, avocado, and papaya.
We're in Demand
Location, flavour, and preferential access
Investors benefit from proximity to the US, Canada, and the Americas, a large domestic market plus over 4 million visiting tourists needing steady fresh produce, and preferential trade access into several markets.
View trade agreementsInternal & external markets
Strong local and tourism demand for fresh produce sits alongside global appetite for authentic Jamaican foods and value-added products.
Unique flavour profiles
Premium Jamaican crops are rated among the best in the world, supported by a variety of mini-climates for tropical and cooler-climate production.
Preferential market access
Trade agreements open pathways to move goods into key export markets — explore Jamaica's agreements for detail.
Agribusiness
Investment Opportunities
Agriculture & Agri-Technology
Open-field orchard, roots & tubers, and spice production, plus greenhouse farming, cold storage, packing houses, and warehousing across the value chain.
Learn moreAgro-processing
Produce beverages, fruit jams, liqueurs, sauces, confectionery, seasonings, spices, nutraceuticals, biofuel, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Learn moreAquaculture
Strong local demand for shrimp and freshwater fish, including over US$1 million demanded annually by the hotel sector alone.
Learn moreIrrigation & Prime Investment Areas
Irrigation projects along the south coast and related infrastructure that unlock higher-yield commercial farming.
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Tools for your investment
Tax Incentives
Explore fiscal incentives applicable to Agribusiness — SEZ benefits, Omnibus credits, and sector-specific schemes.
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See Agribusiness sites on our interactive map — geospatial data on land, infrastructure, and active projects.
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Sector Performance
US$1.207B Agribusiness contribution to GDP — 2021 · JAMPRO Agribusiness sector page (dobusinessjamaica.com)
US$413.5M Agricultural products & processed food exports — 2021 · JAMPRO Agribusiness sector page (dobusinessjamaica.com)
440,000 ha Agricultural land available — Reported on sector page · JAMPRO Agribusiness overview
From Our Partners
Read on Jampro“This is a very exciting time to do business in Jamaica, the financial markets are booming, new markets are emerging and the brand Jamaica is as strong as ever translating to heightened demand for exported goods and services.”
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