Dominican Republic: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican blueberry and cranberry market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 27% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33%. Blueberry and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in the Dominican Republic stood at less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of blueberries and cranberries in the Dominican Republic totaled less than X ha, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of blueberries and cranberries increased by 28% to X kg in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 225% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 294%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada (X kg), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +19.6%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +30.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+10.2%).

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of blueberries and cranberries were imported into the Dominican Republic; picking up by 81% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 197%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 197%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest blueberry and cranberry supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +41.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberries and cranberries to the Dominican Republic, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +37.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -18.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 59%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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