KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica spent five times more on imports than it earned from exports during the January to March quarter of 2026. This is according to the latest International Trade Merchandise Bulletin issued on Wednesday by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). According to STATIN, Jamaica’s total spending on imports for January to March was valued at US$1,869.8 million while earnings from total exports was valued at US$376.6 million.