Market Research Services

Market Research Services

Gain a competitive edge with data-driven insights. Our market research services help you make informed export decisions by identifying high-potential markets, uncovering unmet demand, and highlighting key regulations and trade barriers. Before you ship, ensure your product is the right fit for the right market.

Market Pointer

Export trends, HS Codes, market entry, buyers list

Product Information

HS Code and Product Description: Detailed Harmonized System (HS) codes for your product, along with specific product descriptions to ensure correct classification and compliance.

Distributor Pointer

Verified distributor contacts

The JMEA Distributor Pointer is a targeted resource providing information on distributors within the target market. It includes:

  • HS Code and Product Description
  • Macroeconomic and Demographic Data
  • List of Potential Buyers  

This service is designed to facilitate connections with key distributors and buyers. For access, please contact us at jmea@jmea.org.

Access Pointer

Country-specific compliance and regulation info

The JMEA Access Pointer provides detailed information on regulatory requirements for products in the target market. It includes:

  • Macroeconomic and Demographic Data 
  • General Requirements
  • Eligible and Ineligible Products
  • Government Agencies to Consult

This service is designed to help navigate regulatory landscapes and ensure compliance. For more details, please contact us at jmea@jmea.org.

Mr. Sydney Thwaites

President

Mr. Thwaites has over 28 years of experience in financial services, petrochemicals, and consulting, with a global reach spanning the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. He co-founded Lubricating Specialties Company Jamaica in 2015, revitalizing the local lubricant manufacturing industry. With a solid track record of organizational leadership, Mr. Thwaites has developed and negotiated long-term partnerships with major global companies, closed various debt and equity financing deals, and delivered consistent growth and returns. Known for his dynamic

leadership, trustworthy and ethical approach, and keen market understanding, he has served as CEO of LSC USA and held advisory roles with the U.S. Export-Import Bank and the Petroleum Quality Institute of America.

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.