Dominican Republic: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican chili and pepper market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, chili and pepper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average chili and pepper yield in the Dominican Republic reduced slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The chili and pepper harvested area in the Dominican Republic totaled X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.4%. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -6.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+6.7% per year) and France (-13.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+8.6% per year) and France (-11.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 11%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 France (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -11.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 597% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 568%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main chili and pepper supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +10.3%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +9.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Spain amounted to +24.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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