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Dominican Republic: Metal Bath Market 2025

Metal Bath Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican metal bath market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after six years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Metal Bath Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of baths of iron or steel was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal bath exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X kg) was the main destination for metal bath exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, metal bath exports to Haiti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Haiti amounted to -7.8%.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for baths of iron or steel exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Haiti amounted to +4.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal bath export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 139%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+124.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Bath Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of baths of iron or steel, when their volume increased by 35% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 154%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal bath imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of metal bath to the Dominican Republic, with a 139% share of total imports. Moreover, metal bath imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 45% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -17.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-7.5% per year) and Spain (-24.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of baths of iron or steel to the Dominican Republic, comprising 123% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-19.9% per year) and Argentina (+623.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal bath import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 129% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+70.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for baths of iron or steel in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of metal bath consumption, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, metal bath consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 10% share.

What are the largest producers of baths of iron or steel in the world?

The country with the largest volume of metal bath production was China, comprising approx. 29% of total volume. Moreover, metal bath 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 9.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of baths of iron or steel to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, China, Spain and the United States were the largest metal bath suppliers to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for baths of iron or steel in the Dominican Republic?

The average metal bath export price stood at $25,853 per ton in 2020, jumping by 314% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for baths of iron or steel in the Dominican Republic?

In 2020, the average metal bath import price amounted to $4,666 per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal bath market 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:

Prodcom 25991127 - Baths of iron or steel

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
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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