About Spices

The main agricultural spices regulated by JACRA are grown in the following major production areas in Jamaica:

• Pimento – St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St, Ann, Portland and St. Mary
• Nutmeg – St. Mary, St. Catherine, St. Thomas and Portland
• Ginger – St. James, Hanover, Trelawny, Westmoreland, Clarendon, Portland, St. Thomas and St. Andrew
• Turmeric – Westmoreland and Hanover

Pimento is a major export commodity which accounts for 90% of the Spices division’s operations, with nutmeg accounting for 5%, ginger 4% and turmeric 1%.