Dominican Republic: Brazil Nut Market 2025

Brazil Nut Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican brazil nut market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Brazil nut consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Brazil Nut Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, brazil nut production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 44%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of brazil nuts in the Dominican Republic totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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 brazil nut harvested area in the Dominican Republic was estimated at less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Brazil Nut Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2018, shipments abroad of brazil nuts decreased by 0% to X kg for the first time since 2015, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, brazil nut exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for brazil nut exports from the Dominican Republic, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +34.3%.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +30.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average brazil nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 a decrease of 99.9%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to -2.5% per year.

Brazil Nut Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

For the eleventh year in a row, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in overseas purchases of brazil nuts, which increased by 60% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 233% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, brazil nut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 168% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main brazil nut supplier to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +34.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brazil nuts to the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +37.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average brazil nut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +1.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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