Dominican Republic: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican eggplant market stood at $X in 2022, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Eggplant consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Eggplant Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, eggplant production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 30%. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in the Dominican Republic stood at X tons per ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by 9.6% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in the Dominican Republic; leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -19.5% to X tons, falling for the eighth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 52% 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, eggplant exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 111%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled -10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-16.2% per year) and the UK (-6.9% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for eggplant exported from the Dominican Republic worldwide, together comprising 89% of total exports. France, Aruba and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.8%.

Among the main countries of destination, Aruba, with a CAGR of +63.6%, 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 eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant export price increased by +38.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Aruba ($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 the United States (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -18.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 188%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 186%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main eggplant supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X kg), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +32.5%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to the Dominican Republic, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +27.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 9%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-3.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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