Jamaica-Mexico Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $161.34M total volume •Jamaica deficit: $161.34M

JamaicaMexico

$0

Exports (2023)

MexicoJamaica

$161.34M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$161.34M

Deficit for Jamaica

Total Trade

$161.34M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

JamaicaMexico Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$1.42M
Infinity% of exports
2Vehicles: crane lorries
$1.12M
Infinity% of exports
3Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$544,188
Infinity% of exports
4Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$465,957
Infinity% of exports
5Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying
$280,809
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Jamaica's export portfolio to Mexico demonstrates strategic specialization, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MexicoJamaica Imports

$161.34M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
8.4% concentration
1Sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
$13.52M
8.4% of imports
2Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices
$5.42M
3.4% of imports
3Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
$5.27M
3.3% of imports
4Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$5.05M
3.1% of imports
5Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
$4.76M
3.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Jamaica's import pattern from Mexico reveals significant dependencyin sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar, 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 exportingpetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas to Mexico, 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 $161.34M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Jamaica-Mexico Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $161.34 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Jamaica maintains a deficit of $161.34 million
  • Export Focus: Jamaica's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, vehicles: crane lorries, rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Mexico include sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar, oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices, food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale

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 $161.34M 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gascomplements Mexico's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $161.34M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $161.34M 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 $161.34 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas and sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Jamaica's trade deficit of $161.34 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in vehicles: crane lorries present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar, 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas 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 Mexico represents a total trade volume of $161.34 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Jamaica, with imports exceeding exportsby $161.34 million.

Export Strengths

Jamaica's exports to Mexico total $0.00, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, representing $1.42M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Mexico amount to $161.34 million, highlighting economic interdependence in sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar, with Sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar comprising8.4% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Jamaica's strategic sourcing from Mexico. 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