Dominican Republic: Fruit And Berry Market 2025

Fruit And Berry Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican fruit and berry market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Fruit And Berry Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, fruit and berry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits and berries in the Dominican Republic amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of fruits and berries in the Dominican Republic contracted slightly to X ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fruit and berry harvested area increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The fruit and berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, fruit and berry exports from the Dominican Republic dropped sharply to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

For the fourth consecutive year, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in purchases abroad of fruits and berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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