Jamaica’s trade with China surges, signalling a shift in economic ties

Jamaica's trade relationship with China has grown at a staggering pace over the past five years, with imports from the Asian giant surging by more than 55 per cent since 2020, according to data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica. In 2020, imports from China stood at US$392 million but rose to US$608 million by 2023. This accounted for eight per cent of Jamaica's total imports in 2023, up from six per cent in 2020. The growth reflects China's increasing role as a key trading partner for Jam...