Dominican Republic: Green Coffee Market 2025

Green Coffee Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican green coffee market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Coffee Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, green coffee production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 35%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of coffee (green) in the Dominican Republic fell to X kg per ha in 2022, declining by -14% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, enjoyed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, the average green coffee yield attained the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 green coffee harvested area in the Dominican Republic expanded notably to X ha in 2022, increasing by 13% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The green coffee harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Coffee Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the amount of coffee (green) exported from the Dominican Republic declined to X tons, reducing by -9.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 33%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of green coffee exports from the Dominican Republic, together comprising 67% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of -2.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Japan ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for green coffee exported from the Dominican Republic worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Germany, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of -3.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average green coffee export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 29%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Japan ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Coffee Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of coffee (green) were imported into the Dominican Republic; with a decrease of -9.6% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 391% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green coffee imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 431%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Nicaragua (X tons) were the main suppliers of green coffee imports to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Peru, Colombia and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +221.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coffee (green) to the Dominican Republic, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +74.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+10.1% per year) and Colombia (+222.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green coffee import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Nicaragua ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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