Jamaica-France Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $12.95M total volume •Jamaica surplus: $12.95M

JamaicaFrance

$12.95M

Exports (2023)

FranceJamaica

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$12.95M

Surplus for Jamaica

Total Trade

$12.95M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Jamaica and France. Green line shows exports from Jamaica, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Jamaica-France commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

JamaicaFrance Exports

$12.95M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
21.0% top product
1Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum
$2.72M
21.0% of exports
2Beverages, fermented: (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)
$2.25M
17.4% of exports
3Molluscs: stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen
$1.97M
15.2% of exports
4Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$1.38M
10.7% of exports
5Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$1.06M
8.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Jamaica's export portfolio to France demonstrates strategic specialization, with aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

FranceJamaica Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$9.79M
Infinity% of imports
2Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
$6.08M
Infinity% of imports
3Wood: builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, other than of bamboo
$4.19M
Infinity% of imports
4Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$2.31M
Infinity% of imports
5Yeasts: active
$2.29M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Jamaica's import pattern from France reveals significant dependencyin medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Jamaica demonstrates competitive strength in exportingaluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum to France, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $12.95M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Jamaica-France Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $12.95 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Jamaica maintains a surplus of $12.95 million
  • Export Focus: Jamaica's primary exports include aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, beverages, fermented: (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake), molluscs: stromboid conchs (strombus spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from France include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, wood: builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, other than of bamboo

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $12.95M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Jamaica leveraging its comparative advantages in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Jamaica's specialization in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundumcomplements France's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $12.95M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $12.95M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $12.95 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum and medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Jamaica's trade surplus of $12.95 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in beverages, fermented: (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Jamaica and France represents a total trade volume of $12.95 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Jamaica, with exports exceeding importsby $12.95 million.

Export Strengths

Jamaica's exports to France total $12.95 million, with competitive advantages in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, representing $2.72M or21.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from France amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Jamaica's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023