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Dominican Republic: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dominican cherry and sour cherry market, when its value decreased by -14.6% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed strong growth. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the amount of cherries and sour cherries exported from the Dominican Republic surged to X tons, with an increase of 293% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 616% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 469%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +112.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from the Dominican Republic.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +98.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -48.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 1.3% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Haiti amounted to +14.1% per year.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into the Dominican Republic

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -18.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +4.8%).

In value terms, the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to the Dominican Republic were Chile ($X) and the United States ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +15.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 87% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 Chile stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.7%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cherries and sour cherries in the world?

The country with the largest volume of cherry and sour cherry consumption was Turkey, comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.1% share.

What are the largest producers of cherries and sour cherries in the world?

Turkey remains the largest cherry and sour cherry producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 22% of total volume. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cherries and sour cherries to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of cherry and sour cherry to the Dominican Republic, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile, with a 25% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of cherries and sour cherries from the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, Haiti $849) emerged as the key foreign market for cherry and sour cherry exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Jamaica $199), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by British Virgin Islands, with a 12% share.

What is the average export price for cherries and sour cherries in the Dominican Republic?

In 2018, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $1,522 per ton, with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cherries and sour cherries in the Dominican Republic?

In 2021, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $6,780 per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for cherry and sour cherry 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:

FCL 530 - Sour cherries
FCL 531 - Cherries

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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. 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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024