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Dominican Republic: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dominican lentil market, when its value decreased by -83.2% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. Lentil consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Lentil Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of lentils, when their volume increased by 125% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33,240%. 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, lentil exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 73,170% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Aruba (X kg) was the main destination for lentil exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Aruba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Aruba stood at -32.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+6.2% per year) and the United States (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Aruba ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Aruba amounted to -26.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+5.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+12.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 234%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Aruba ($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 Venezuela (+42.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, imports of lentils into the Dominican Republic declined dramatically to X tons, dropping by -88.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 268%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 289% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of lentil to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-9.0% per year) and Canada (-37.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to the Dominican Republic, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 3.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.7% per year) and Canada (-38.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 84% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a strong expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lentils in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of lentil consumption in 2021 were India, Canada and Bangladesh, together accounting for 48% of global consumption. Turkey, Nepal, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Pakistan, the United States, Egypt, Sri Lanka and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of lentils in the world?

Canada remains the largest lentil producing country worldwide, accounting for 43% of total volume. Moreover, lentil production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. Australia ranked third in terms of total production with a 9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lentils to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, Canada, the United States and Spain appeared to be the largest lentil suppliers to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lentils from the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, the UK $323) emerged as the key foreign market for lentil exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Aruba $122), with a 23% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for lentils in the Dominican Republic?

In 2021, the average lentil export price amounted to $1,615 per ton, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lentils in the Dominican Republic?

In 2021, the average lentil import price amounted to $903 per ton, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lentil 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 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 201 - Lentils, dry

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. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024