Dominican Republic: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the Dominican market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -60.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -78.1% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports faced a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 151%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 186%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases exports from the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -27.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Haiti amounted to +27.4% per year.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -62.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 320% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 366% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh pork other than cuts or carcases 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 -5.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at -5.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 -0.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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