Dominican Republic: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican fruit market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent 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. Fruit consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Fruit Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, fruit production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in the Dominican Republic expanded to X tons per ha, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 fruits were harvested in the Dominican Republic; waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated temperate growth 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 harvested area increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

Fruit exports from the Dominican Republic declined significantly to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 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 exports from the Dominican Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to 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).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, fruit imports into the Dominican Republic rose significantly to X tons, surging by X% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to the Dominican Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Peru (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up 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%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($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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