Dominican Republic: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican citrus fruit market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, citrus fruit production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in the Dominican Republic reached X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the yield, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 citrus fruits were harvested in the Dominican Republic; with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Haiti (X tons), ninefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Haiti (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Haiti, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Haiti (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into the Dominican Republic; growing by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to the Dominican Republic, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Chile ($X) and Peru ($X) were the largest citrus fruit suppliers to the Dominican Republic, together comprising X% of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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