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Is There Authentic Blue Mountain Coffee in China? Has Jamaica Exported Coffee Beans to Mainland China?

Published: 2026-01-28 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/28, Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) The answer is: Of course, it has been exported to China!!! According to data from the World Trade Organization and China Customs, Jamaica's global total coffee exports over the past 5 years are as follows: 2011: 842 tons 2012: 592 tons 2013: 692 tons 2014: 449 tons 2015: 555 tons

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Has Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Really Been Exported?

The answer is: Of course, it has been exported!

According to data from the World Trade Organization and China Customs, Jamaica's total global coffee export volumes over the past 5 years are as follows:

2011: 842 tons
2012: 592 tons
2013: 692 tons
2014: 449 tons
2015: 555 tons

Among these, China's import volumes over the past 5 years are as follows:

2011: 19 tons
2012: 17 tons
2013: 3 tons
2014: 2 tons
2015: 2 tons

(All figures are official statistics for reference only) Although China's import volume is very small and hardly constitutes a national scale... However! Its trade value has bravely entered the top 20, ranking 17th! After all, Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is so expensive... With standards of over 10,000 yuan per barrel, not every player can afford to ship entire containers back to China.

Who Are the Major Players in Jamaica's Coffee Trade?

In 2015, the top 10 major players were as follows:
First place: Japan - 366 tons (overwhelming champion for 5 consecutive years)
Second place: United States - 94 tons
Third place: United Kingdom - 32 tons
Fourth place: Germany - 17 tons
Fifth place: Belgium - 16 tons
Sixth place: South Korea - 10 tons
Seventh place: Sweden - 6 tons
Eighth place: Canada - 4 tons
Ninth place: China - 2 tons
Tenth place: Taipei, China - 2 tons

Why Is Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee So Highly Sought After and Popular?

The Blue Mountains are located in the eastern part of Jamaica Island. Because the mountains are surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, whenever the weather is clear and the sun shines directly on the azure sea surface, the peaks reflect the brilliant blue light of the seawater, hence the name. The highest peak of Blue Mountain reaches an altitude of 2,256 meters, making it the highest peak in the Caribbean region and a famous tourist destination. Located in the coffee belt, this area has fertile volcanic soil, fresh and unpolluted air, a humid climate, and is foggy and rainy year-round (average rainfall of 1,980 mm, temperature around 27°C). Such climate and extremely high altitude have created the world-renowned Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, as well as the world's second most expensive coffee.

Why Is There So Much Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee in China, to the Point Where It's Ubiquitous on Taobao, Tmall, Physical Stores, and Supermarkets?

:) First, you can pay attention to whether it's written as "Blue Mountain flavor," "Blue Mountain blend," or similar... These usually are not genuine Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, just riding on the coattails of the famous name... Just like Chinese-flavored restaurants in Europe, America, and Australia, they are not trustworthy.

Customs Codes and Import Information

The customs code for raw coffee beans is 0901110000. You can log in to the General Administration of Customs, register a username, and search for the answers you want by importing/exporting country and year. I originally wanted to look it up for you, but the company's internet is too poor, and I forgot the username. As long as you determine the customs code, this method can help you find a lot of import and export information for corresponding products. Note: This trial version allows only 10 queries per month per username, but you can also pay to become a member.

Jamaica Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations

FrontStreet Coffee's roasted Jamaica coffee - 【Blue Mountain NO.1 Coffee Beans】offers full guarantees in both brand and quality. More importantly, it's extremely cost-effective. A half-pound (100g) package costs only about 158 yuan. Calculated at 15g of coffee powder per cup, one package can make 6 cups of coffee, with each cup costing only about 25 yuan. Compared to cafes selling coffee for over 100 yuan per cup, this is truly a conscientious recommendation.

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