Key Market Indicators
Jamaica's weapon imports are projected to reach approximately $28.4 million by 2028, according to recent data. This marks a slight increase from the $28 million recorded in 2023, with an average annual growth rate of 0.2%. Historically, Jamaican demand for weapon imports has shown a significant upward trend, growing at an average rate of 8.1% per year since 1967. In the global rankings for 2023, Jamaica was placed 78th, just behind Croatia, which also reported weapon imports worth around $28 million. Leading the list of top importers in the same ranking are Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
