Since 1994's departure from the traditional command economy, new investment laws permit other nations to invest in ventures. There is presently foreign participation in all sectors. Sugar and sugar derivatives cover three quarter of all export earnings. Nickel is a leading export good as well. Ferro-nickel export is also important.
Service sector covers more than half of the GDP and tourism an important source of foreign exchange.
Jamaica 2.4 3.4 0.7 Mining is the principal productive factor of the economy. Half of the export earnings come from bauxite and aluminium export. The world's leading producer of bauxite. Tourism is important. 3.7 25.3 3.5 Manufacturing is the main source of income.