CARIBBEAN’S PREMIER TRADE SHOW

Hosted by the Jamaica Manufacturers’ and Exporters Association Limited since 1971 Expo Jamaica is the Caribbean’s number one exhibition and tradeshow showcasing manufacturers, service providers, primary producers, exporters and tourism industry under one roof.


As a multi-sectoral tradeshow we attracted over two hundred and nineteen (219) exhibitors, five hundred and sixty-eight (568) buyers, and twenty-one thousand four hundred and forty-two (21,442) consumers at our last staging in 2018.

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1. HOW WAS EXPO JAMAICA STARTED?
Expo was first held in 1971 under the leadership of then JMA President, Charles Henderson-Davis, and was dubbed “Industry in Action”. In 1972, the biennial fair took on a more unique quality, because for the first time, it was being staged jointly by the JMA and JEA. The 1982 Expo became the first show geared towards the export market and one which saw the participation of manufacturers outside Jamaica. The show therefore provided the perfect opportunity for networking and the establishment of profitable business relationships.
2. WHAT IS THE VISION OF EXPO JAMAICA?
Advancing Brand Jamaica, boosting export trade and investment and enhancing the manufacturing growth strategy by forging linkages between local exhibitors and buyers from all over the world.
3. HOW DOES EXPO JAMICA BENEFIT THE ECONOMY?
  • Expand the export of Jamaican goods and services
  • Increase local sales of Jamaican goods through increased awareness of Jamaican brands
  • Forge joint venture/partnerships between exhibitors and potential Investors
4. WHO PARTICIPATES IN EXPO JAMAICA STAGINGS?
  • Exhibitors
  • International and Local Buyers
  • Attendees: Secondary and Tertiary Schools, Government Officials,
  • Country Ambassadors,
  • General population
5. HOW OFTEN DOES EXPO JAMAICA HAPPEN?
Biennially – every two years
6. WHO ARE THE MAIN PARTNERS OF EXPO JAMAICA?
  • Jampro – Buyer Recruitment Partner
  • JPS – Official Energy Partner
  • CB Foods Ltd – Food Court Partner
  • Scotiabank
  • NCB
  • Access Financial Services
8. WHO IS AN EXHIBITOR ?
A company or person who displays products and services of interest at an exhibition.
9. ARE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CONSIDERED AS BUYERS AT EXPO JAMAICA?
Members of the public are allowed to purchase items on display at Expo Jamaica.
10. HOW CAN I BE A PART OF EXPO JAMAICA?
Exhibitor and Buyers can visit the Expo website and register in that capacity Attendees can attend the show at a fee for $1000 for adults and $500 for children.

The Caribbean’s Largest Exhibition and Trade Show

21,442

ATTENDEES

568

BUYERS

219

EXHIBITORS