Dominican Republic: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican grapefruit market fell slightly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, grapefruit production fell dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. Grapefruit production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of grapefruits in the Dominican Republic totaled X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average grapefruit yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of grapefruits were harvested in the Dominican Republic; picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 132%. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

Grapefruit exports from the Dominican Republic skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by 3,368% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by British Virgin Islands (X kg), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +78.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapefruits exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by British Virgin Islands ($X), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +80.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export 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 British Virgin Islands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Haiti (+61.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapefruits were imported into the Dominican Republic; growing by 14% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 256% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, grapefruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 346%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of grapefruit to the Dominican Republic, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +129.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to the Dominican Republic, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +151.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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