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Manufacturing and Export Industry Updates
Stay informed with the latest developments, insights, and success stories from the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).
 
Our News & Insights section delivers timely updates on industry trends, policy changes, trade opportunities, and JMEA-led initiatives that impact Jamaica’s manufacturing and export sectors.
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July 17, 2026
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JMEA Opens Second Term Under Kathryn Silvera with Five-Point Agenda

July 17, 2026
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Jamaica’s Manufacturers Confront Post-Hurricane Reckoning at Industry Conference

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What Our Members Say

"The JMEA has shown me that I don't have to navigate challenges alone; their support is always there when I need it."

Sandra McLeish
Managing Director, Springvale Products Enterprise

"The JMEA is a valuable repository of information, offering essential support for businesses in areas like marketing, market expansion, and research."

Rushiel Grey
CEO, Wicks by Grey

Initially, I saw the JMEA as an “Old Boys Club,” but from the first meeting, they made me feel like family.

Kareema Muncey
CEO, Home Choice Enterprises Limited

“JMEA’s support has helped Yaad Way Development navigate manufacturing challenges, improve operations, expand products, and achieve meaningful business growth.”

Donnell Martin
Founder & CEO, Yaad Way Development

Licenses, Permits, and Certificates: A Quick Guide

Apply for the necessary licenses, permits, and certifications at the following Agencies:

  • Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) Division: Contact for exportation of agricultural produce. A certified packaging facility is required. Specifications and guidelines can be obtained from PQPI.
  • Veterinary Services Division: Contact for export permits/licenses related to the following:
    • Apicultural products
    • Bee products
    • Animals and animal by-products
  • Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Agency (JACRA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Coffee
    • Coconut
    • Cocoa
    • Spices (including Pimento, Nutmeg, Ginger, and Turmeric).
  • Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Cannabis
    • Hemp
  • Mines and Geology Division: Contact for exporting the following minerals:
    • Bauxite
    • Limestone
    • Aggregates
    • Gravel
    • Alumina
    • Cement
    • Rock
    • Stone
    • Soil
  • National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA): Contact for exporting the following:
    • Scrap products (metals, batteries, etc.)
    • Hazardous materials
    • Endangered species.
  • Trade Board Limited: Contact for exporting the following:
    • Scrap metal (including scrap batteries and scrap gold)
    • Coffee
    • Ammunition (explosives and firearms)
    • Plasma
    • Wood (Lignum Vitae and log wood only)
    • Jewellery (excluding those from earth metals)
    • Brown Sugar
  • Ministry of Health and Wellness: Contact for exporting pharmaceutical products.

Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ): Consult with the BSJ for guidance on processed food prior to exporting. This includes information on standards, labelling and market requirements.

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