Consumer goods moved from US$429.6 million in 2021 to US$592 million in the period under review, reflecting an increase of 37.8 per cent

JAMAICA’S imports for January – April 2022 grew by 34.4 per cent in value when compared to the same period in 2021, according to figures from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin).

Imports for the period amounted to US$2.34 billion as the country’s spend on raw materials, fuel and lubricants, and consumer goods increased across the board.

Fuels and lubricants recorded the highest increase, rising by 48.1 per cent to US$705.1 million. With a value of US$717.4 million the raw materials subcategory had the lowest growth of 31.8 per cent.

Consumer goods moved from US$429.6 million in 2021 to US$592 million in the period under review, reflecting an increase of 37.8 per cent