Rice Prices in Jamaica
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (JMD) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai 5% | Global benchmark | 0.44 | 68.54 | ▲ 9.2% | ▲ 2.1% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| - | Farmgate | 1.02 | 159 | ▼ 15.5% | ▼ 15.5% | FAOSTAT Producer Prices |
| - | Export (unit value) estimated | 4.57 | 712 | ▲ 21.6% | ▲ 21.6% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
| Thai 25% | Global benchmark | 0.44 | 67.76 | ▲ 9.0% | ▲ 4.6% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| Thai A.1 | Global benchmark | 0.42 | 65.45 | ▲ 9.1% | ▲ 3.6% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| Viet Namese 5% | Global benchmark | 0.38 | 58.61 | ▲ 6.6% | ▼ 0.8% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
As of June 2026, the rice price in Jamaica available is US$ 1.02 per kg (159 JMD), down 15.5% year-on-year.
In 2024, Jamaica exported rice valued at US$94, with no recorded export volume, ranking 117th out of 117 rice exporters globally and showing a 99.0% year-on-year decline. The country is a net exporter of rice. The latest farmgate generic price for rice in Jamaica is US$1.0183 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - rice in Jamaica
In 2024, Jamaica exported rice valued at US$94, with no recorded export volume, ranking 117th out of 117 rice exporters globally and showing a 99.0% year-on-year decline. The country is a net exporter of rice. The latest farmgate generic price for rice in Jamaica is US$1.0183 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Jamaica exported $94 (0 t) of rice▼ 99% YoY. That ranks #117 worldwide.
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top rice exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 India $11.05B · 40.2%
- #2 Thailand $5.66B · 20.6%
- #3 Pakistan $3.26B · 11.8%
- #4 US $1.37B · 5%
- #5 Myanmar $824.1M · 3%
Annual export data Jamaica · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94 | 0 t | $3.76 |
| 2023 | $9.4K | 5.8 t | $1.6 |
| 2022 | $609 | 0.5 t | $1.26 |
| 2021 | $935 | 0.5 t | $1.71 |
| 2020 | $2.5K | 0.6 t | $4.1 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Jamaica produced 0 t of rice in 2024.
Production by year (tonnes)
HS Code
rice is traded under Harmonized System code 1006.30. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; production - FAOSTAT (FAO); harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.