Dominican Republic: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican market for household and sanitary articles of paper totaled $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Haiti (X tons) and Jamaica (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from the Dominican Republic, with a combined X% share of total exports. Curacao and Barbados lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Curacao (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from the Dominican Republic were the United States ($X), Haiti ($X) and Jamaica ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Curacao and Barbados lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Curacao, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and Barbados ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Haiti ($X per ton) and Jamaica ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Haiti (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper into the Dominican Republic reduced markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

El Salvador (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to the Dominican Republic, together accounting for X% of total imports. Trinidad and Tobago, China, Costa Rica, Turkey and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to the Dominican Republic were El Salvador ($X), the United States ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, China, Turkey and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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