Melons production in Jamaica
In 2024 Jamaica produced 3,220 t of melons, the 71st largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 3.9%. The record was 4,374 t in 2016. Area harvested: 203 ha, yield 15.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3,220 t
- World rank
- 71 of 98
- 10-year change
- −3.9%
- Record
- 4,374 t
- 2016
Melons in Jamaica, 2007–2024 (tonnes)
Jamaica compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 15.9
- world 27.1 (−41%)
- kg per person
- 1.13
- world 3.46
- 10-year change
- −3.9%
- world +7.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Haiti | 3,455 | 0.01% |
| 70 | New Zealand | 3,452 | 0.01% |
| 71 | Jamaica | 3,220 | 0.01% |
| 72 | El Salvador | 3,003 | 0.01% |
| 73 | United Arab Emirates | 2,828 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of melons
Share of the world total; Jamaica is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,220 | −16% | 203 | 15.86 |
| 2023 | 3,844 | −8.8% | 230 | 16.71 |
| 2022 | 4,213 | +12% | 254 | 16.59 |
| 2021 | 3,761 | +19% | 242 | 15.54 |
| 2020 | 3,172 | −5.7% | 194 | 16.35 |
| 2019 | 3,365 | −12% | 234 | 14.38 |
| 2018 | 3,844 | +26% | 247 | 15.56 |
| 2017 | 3,053 | −30% | 211 | 14.47 |
| 2016 | 4,374 | +47% | 256 | 17.09 |
| 2015 | 2,971 | −11% | 215 | 13.82 |
| 2014 | 3,352 | −3.4% | 260 | 12.89 |
| 2013 | 3,469 | +7.0% | 286 | 12.13 |
| 2012 | 3,243 | +24% | 247 | 13.13 |
| 2011 | 2,624 | +12% | 203 | 12.93 |
| 2010 | 2,333 | −0.2% | 235 | 9.93 |
| 2009 | 2,337 | −7.3% | 213 | 10.97 |
| 2008 | 2,520 | −8.1% | 245 | 10.29 |
| 2007 | 2,743 | — | 213 | 12.88 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 170 t USD 281,000
- Importer rank
- 87 of 153
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of melons in Jamaica?
Jamaica produced 3,220 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Jamaica rank in the world for production of melons?
Jamaica ranked 71st of 98 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 46.8% of the world total.
How has the production of melons in Jamaica changed?
It fell by 3.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.3% for the world. The record was 4,374 t in 2016.
What is the yield of melons in Jamaica?
15.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,220 t from 203 ha), against a world average of 27.1 t/ha.
Does Jamaica export or import cantaloupes and other melons?
In 2024 Jamaica reported no exports and imports of 170 t (USD 281,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.