Jamaica-Ghana Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $25.44M total volume •Jamaica surplus: $25.44M

JamaicaGhana

$25.44M

Exports (2023)

GhanaJamaica

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$25.44M

Surplus for Jamaica

Total Trade

$25.44M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Jamaica and Ghana. 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-Ghana commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

JamaicaGhana Exports

$25.44M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
99.9% top product
1Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum
$25.40M
99.9% of exports
2Juice: grape, of a Brix value not exceeding 30, unfermented, (not containing added spirit), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
$15,531
0.1% of exports
3Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap
$5,835
0.0% of exports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$4,315
0.0% of exports
5Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$1,152
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

GhanaJamaica Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface
$21,539
Infinity% of imports
2Stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)
$21,398
Infinity% of imports
3Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$10,717
Infinity% of imports
4Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface
$7,859
Infinity% of imports
5Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted)
$1,996
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Jamaica's import pattern from Ghana reveals significant dependencyin stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, 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 Ghana, 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 $25.44M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Jamaica-Ghana Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $25.44 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Jamaica maintains a surplus of $25.44 million
  • Export Focus: Jamaica's primary exports include aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, juice: grape, of a brix value not exceeding 30, unfermented, (not containing added spirit), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ghana include stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface), vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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 $25.44M 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 Ghana's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $25.44M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $25.44M 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 $25.44 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 stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Jamaica's trade surplus of $25.44 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 juice: grape, of a brix value not exceeding 30, unfermented, (not containing added spirit), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, 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 Ghana represents a total trade volume of $25.44 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Jamaica, with exports exceeding importsby $25.44 million.

Export Strengths

Jamaica's exports to Ghana total $25.44 million, with competitive advantages in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, representing $25.40M or99.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ghana amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, with Stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface 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