Dominican Republic: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the Dominican cabbage market increased by less than 0.1% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, cabbage production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in the Dominican Republic fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 3.3%. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in the Dominican Republic; flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 9.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Aruba (X tons), Haiti (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from the Dominican Republic, together comprising 91% of total exports. The United States and Turks and Caicos Islands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +83.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Aruba ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Turks and Caicos Islands, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Haiti stood at -13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Aruba (+64.9% per year) and Turks and Caicos Islands (+9.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 97% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Haiti (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

For the fourth consecutive year, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, which increased by 2% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 695% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 266%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of cabbage to the Dominican Republic, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +7.3%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to the Dominican Republic, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +16.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 99% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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