Dominican Republic: Fresh Pork Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Pork Carcase Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican fresh pork carcase market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -7.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

After five years of decline, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat increased by 2.3% to X kg in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 798%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 851%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X kg) was the main destination for fresh pork carcase exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States (X kg), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Haiti totaled -13.5%.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Haiti stood at -16.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork carcase export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 88%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external 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 Haiti amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+0.4%).

Fresh Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

Fresh pork carcase imports into the Dominican Republic fell to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 666% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 548% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main fresh pork carcase supplier to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -7.2%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat to the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -5.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +1.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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