Dominican Republic: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes shrank slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +5.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 43%. Citrus fruit jams and marmalades production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes decreased by -0.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 85%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turks and Caicos Islands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -1.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turks and Caicos Islands ($X), with a 5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +1.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turks and Caicos Islands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+31.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes increased by 47% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 133%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades supplier to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +37.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+14.6% per year) and Italy (+29.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades suppliers to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Israel, Italy and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Costa Rica, with a CAGR of +45.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit jams and marmalades import price increased by +76.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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