Major Crops Grown in Jamaica

Jamaica’s Agricultural Bounty

Jamaica produces a diverse array of crops for domestic use and export. Key commodities include:

• Bananas – Leading global exporter.
• Sugarcane – Raw and refined sugar production.
• Blue Mountain Coffee – World‑renowned premium coffee.
• Pimento (Allspice) – Major exporter of this signature spice.
• Ginger – Fresh, dried, and powdered forms.
• Citrus – Oranges, grapefruit, limes.
• Ackee – National fruit, central to ackee and saltfish.
• Yams, Cassava, Coconuts – Staple root crops and versatile coconut products.
• Other: Cocoa, pineapple, papaya, avocado, mango, watermelon.

These crops underpin Jamaica’s rural economy and culinary identity.