Manufacturing
“There will always be challenges, but I love doing business in Jamaica and I encourage anyone who wants a new opportunity in a vibrant market to try it.”
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Sector Size
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Overview
The manufacturing sector is a key component of the national economy, accounting for 8.5% of GDP and generating export earnings of US$961.3 M in 2022. Many of Jamaica’s manufactured brands are well recognized internationally and have become synonymous with excellence.
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We Keep Growing
Growing Enterprises
Emergence of new non-traditional industries such as electronics assembly, medical devices and clean beauty production.
Growing Brand Recognition
Many of Jamaica’s manufacturing brands are recognized internationally, supported by the ‘made in Jamaica’ brand appeal.
Growing Opportunities
There is increasing capacity for contract manufacturing and other types of non-equity modes of goods production.
Growing Enterprises
Emergence of new non-traditional industries such as electronics assembly, medical devices and clean beauty production.
Growing Brand Recognition
Many of Jamaica’s manufacturing brands are recognized internationally, supported by the ‘made in Jamaica’ brand appeal.
Growing Opportunities
There is increasing capacity for contract manufacturing and other types of non-equity modes of goods production.
We’re in Demand!
Strategic Location
We are ideally located on air and sea routes for high value niche manufacturing and assembly operations.
Market Access
Our location and multilateral trade agreements grant access to move goods and services to markets.
Supportive Business Climate
We offer attractive business incentives and our local industry is supported by public and private sector stakeholders.
Near-shore Solution
Jamaica is a destination of choice to move facilities and sources of supply closer to end-markets.
Infrastructure
We can accommodate large post-Panamax vessels and maintain our sophisticated road networks, three international airports and transportation systems.
Skilled and Available Labour Pool
Our large educated, English-speaking and skilled workforce is competitively priced.
Strategic Location
We are ideally located on air and sea routes for high value niche manufacturing and assembly operations.
Market Access
Our location and multilateral trade agreements grant access to move goods and services to markets.
Supportive Business Climate
We offer attractive business incentives and our local industry is supported by public and private sector stakeholders.
Near-shore Solution
Jamaica is a destination of choice to move facilities and sources of supply closer to end-markets.
Infrastructure
We can accommodate large post-Panamax vessels and maintain our sophisticated road networks, three international airports and transportation systems.
Skilled and Available Labour Pool
Our large educated, English-speaking and skilled workforce is competitively priced.
Investment Opportunities
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Produce paper from raw materials such as grass and bamboo.
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Invest in non-equity modes of international production that can yield significant economic benefits.
We incentivise largescale manufacturer through capital allowances, tax credits and inputs of raw materials.
Produce fitting and remanufacturing of parts and machinery for storage, assembly and distribution.