Jamaica-Netherlands Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $138.48M total volume •Jamaica deficit: $39.61M

JamaicaNetherlands

$49.44M

Exports (2023)

NetherlandsJamaica

$89.05M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$39.61M

Deficit for Jamaica

Total Trade

$138.48M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

JamaicaNetherlands Exports

$49.44M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
88.0% top product
1Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum
$43.51M
88.0% of exports
2Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$4.56M
9.2% of exports
3Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground
$352,995
0.7% of exports
4Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)
$254,179
0.5% of exports
5Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$165,726
0.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

NetherlandsJamaica Imports

$89.05M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
25.9% concentration
1Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$23.03M
25.9% of imports
2Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen
$13.87M
15.6% of imports
3Tin: articles n.e.c. in chapter 80
$4.78M
5.4% of imports
4Protein: concentrates and textured protein substances
$3.24M
3.6% of imports
5Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)
$3.00M
3.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Jamaica's import pattern from Netherlands reveals strategic sourcingin food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, 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 Netherlands, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $138.48M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Jamaica-Netherlands Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $138.48 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Jamaica maintains a deficit of $39.61 million
  • Export Focus: Jamaica's primary exports include aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, spices: fruits of the genus capsicum or pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Netherlands include food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, tin: articles n.e.c. in chapter 80

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 $138.48M 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 Netherlands's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $138.48M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $138.48M 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 $138.48 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 food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Jamaica's trade deficit of $39.61 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 rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
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 Netherlands represents a total trade volume of $138.48 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Jamaica, with imports exceeding exportsby $39.61 million.

Export Strengths

Jamaica's exports to Netherlands total $49.44 million, with competitive advantages in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, representing $43.51M or88.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Netherlands amount to $89.05 million, highlighting economic interdependence in food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, with Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 comprising25.9% of total imports.

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