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Dominican Republic: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2025

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican activated natural mineral products market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, growing by 7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a temperate expansion. Activated natural mineral products consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of activated natural mineral products increased by 618% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 597%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for activated natural mineral products exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -15.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for activated natural mineral products exports from the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -39.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 157%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +18.8% per year.

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, purchases abroad of activated natural mineral products increased by 9.6% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 127%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of activated natural mineral products imports to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Mexico ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest activated natural mineral products suppliers to the Dominican Republic, together comprising 75% of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +24.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for activated natural mineral products in the world?

China remains the largest activated natural mineral products consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, activated natural mineral products consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.9% share.

What are the largest producers of activated natural mineral products in the world?

China remains the largest activated natural mineral products producing country worldwide, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, activated natural mineral products production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of activated natural mineral products to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, the largest activated natural mineral products suppliers to the Dominican Republic were Mexico, the United States and Egypt, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of activated natural mineral products from the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for activated natural mineral products exports from the Dominican Republic.

What is the average export price for activated natural mineral products in the Dominican Republic?

The average activated natural mineral products export price stood at $1,428 per ton in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for activated natural mineral products in the Dominican Republic?

The average activated natural mineral products import price stood at $523 per ton in 2021, falling by -21.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for activated natural mineral products in the Dominican Republic. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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Country coverage:

Dominican Republic

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024