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Dominican Republic: Frozen Catfish Fillets Market 2021

Frozen Catfish Fillets Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2020, the Dominican frozen catfish fillets market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2006, thus ending a thirteen-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2020, the amount of frozen catfish fillets exported from the Dominican Republic amounted to X kg, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets exports amounted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for frozen catfish fillets exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average frozen catfish fillets export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked in 2015 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2007 to 2015, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

After thirteen years of growth, supplies from abroad of frozen catfish fillets decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets imports shrank notably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Vietnam (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen catfish fillets to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam totaled +X%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen catfish fillets to the Dominican Republic.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Vietnam stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen catfish fillets import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to +X% per year.

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China constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen catfish fillets consumption, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, frozen catfish fillets consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S., with a 7.9% share.
Vietnam remains the largest frozen catfish fillets producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, frozen catfish fillets production in Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China, with a 11% share.
In value terms, Vietnam constituted the largest supplier of frozen catfish fillets to the Dominican Republic.
In 2015, the average frozen catfish fillets export price amounted to $2,163 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.
The average frozen catfish fillets import price stood at $3,589 per ton in 2020, picking up by 13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen catfish fillets market in the Dominican Republic. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    • Dominican Republic

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      12. Exports and Growth, By Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Exports and Growth
      16. Export Prices and Growth
      17. Market Size and Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports and Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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