Dominican Republic: Market for Domestic, Non-Electric, Cooking Or Heating Appliances 2025

Market Size for Domestic, Non-Electric, Cooking Or Heating Appliances in the Dominican Republic

After three years of decline, the Dominican market for domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances increased by 38% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Domestic, Non-Electric, Cooking Or Heating Appliances

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances decreased by -34.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 103%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons) was the main destination for exports of domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances from the Dominican Republic, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances to Haiti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X kg), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Haiti totaled -1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-19.9% per year) and Brazil (+4,764.7% per year).

In value terms, Haiti ($X) remains the key foreign market for domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Cuba, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Haiti was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-20.9% per year) and Cuba (+21.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances decreased by -11.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saint Lucia (+57.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Domestic, Non-Electric, Cooking Or Heating Appliances

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, imports of domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances into the Dominican Republic skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 41% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +113.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances to the Dominican Republic, together accounting for 85% of total imports. These countries were followed by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil and Costa Rica, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliance suppliers to the Dominican Republic were Mexico ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 81% of total imports. Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Colombia, with a CAGR of +22.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 domestic, non-electric, cooking or heating appliances stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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