“Jamaica remains the premier destination to do business in the English-speaking Caribbean. The Government continues to put in place the enabling policy and infrastructure framework which contribute to the country’s consecutive record of economic growth and unprecedented 4.5% unemployment rate for April 2023.”
— Shullette Cox, President Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)
Agribusiness: Demand for Jamaica’s high-quality fresh produce increases globally. Available is 4.44 million hectares of agriculture land, to which the sector contributed US$1.207 billion to GDP in 2021. Exported agricultural products and processed foods earned US$413.524 million in 2021.
Global Digital Services: Jamaica is the leading outsourcing location in the English-speaking Caribbean. The industry saw expansions of existing BPO companies with significant accounts for approximately 60,000 jobs across the island.
Manufacturing: As a key component of the economy the sector accounts for 8.5% of GDP and generates export earnings US$961.3 million in 2022.
Attracting foreign direct investment has become a top priority for economic development organizations seeking to leverage the status of the U.S. as the top global destination for FDI.