Production of Fresh Yam in Jamaica
Fresh Yam is categorized under FAO code 0137 - Yams, and the data is presented accordingly.
Production overview
In 2023, Jamaica ranked #14 globally for Fresh Yam production, contributing 0.22% to global output. Jamaica's total production for Fresh Yam was 194,959 metric tons in 2023.
Production trend chart of Jamaica Fresh Yam
Jamaica's production of Fresh Yam has increased by 18.12% over the past 5 years, rising from 165,047 metric tons in 2019 to 194,959 metric tons in 2023.
The production data for Jamaica Fresh Yam is collected from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The data is classified under the FAO code 0137 - Yams, which represents a specific category within FAO's agricultural production database.
Please note that the FAO code grouping may not exactly align with Fresh Yam as defined in some markets, as the FAO may group products based on broader categories that include similar products.
Export of Fresh Yam from Jamaica
Fresh Yam is categorized under HS code 071430 - Vegetable roots and tubers; yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets, and the data is presented accordingly.
Export overview
As of 2023, Jamaica ranked #1 in global exports of Fresh Yam. Jamaica accounts for approximately 23.52% of the total global export value of Fresh Yam, with an export value of 42,652,742 USD.
The top countries importing Fresh Yam from Jamaica include World, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands.
Export trend
Jamaica's export value of Fresh Yam has increased by 41.21% over the past 5 years, rising from 30,205,513 USD in 2019 to 42,652,742 USD in 2023.
The export data for Jamaica Fresh Yam is sourced from UN Comtrade and official Customs databases of various countries. The data is categorized under the Harmonized System (HS) code 071430 - Vegetable roots and tubers; yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets, which covers a specific classification for Fresh Yam and related products in international trade.
It's important to note that the HS code classification may not always perfectly match the definition of Fresh Yam in certain markets, as HS codes often encompass a broader range of similar products.
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Export History: North America
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