Dominican Republic: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican chick peas market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 39% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, chick peas production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 79% against the previous year. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chick peas in the Dominican Republic shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 7,691%. Over the period under review, the average chick peas yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 chick peas were harvested in the Dominican Republic; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The chick peas harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of chick peas, when their volume decreased by -99.8% to X kg. In general, exports saw a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for chick peas exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -67.7%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to -64.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 70%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

As there is only one major export destination, 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 +8.7% per year.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

Chick peas imports into the Dominican Republic expanded to X tons in 2022, increasing by 3.7% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +12.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest chick peas supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, chick peas imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-11.3% per year) and Mexico (+67.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to the Dominican Republic, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 5.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+81.6% per year) and Canada (-10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 47% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chick peas import price increased by +75.8% against 2019 indices. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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