Key Market Indicators
Jamaican potato consumption is forecasted to reach 17,000 metric tons by 2026, down 2.2% from the 2021 figure of 19,000 metric tons. Since 2017, the demand for potatoes in Jamaica has decreased by an average of 1.7% per year. For 2021, Jamaica is ranked 125th, lagging behind Botswana who consumed 19,000 metric tons. India, the United States, and Russia ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively. Jamaican potato production is expected to reach 17,550 metric tons by 2026, up 1% from the 2021 figure of 16,530 metric tons. Since 1966, the supply of potatoes in Jamaica has decreased by an average of 0.6% per year. For 2021, Jamaica is ranked 124th, below Oman who produced 16,530 metric tons. India, Russia, and Ukraine ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively.
