Dominican Republic: Melon Market 2025

Melon Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican melon market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 +10.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, melon production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +16.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 106% against the previous year. Melon production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melons in the Dominican Republic declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 4%. Over the period under review, the average melon yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The melon harvested area in the Dominican Republic reduced to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon harvested area decreased by +0.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 84%. The melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

Melon exports from the Dominican Republic contracted to X tons in 2022, declining by -8.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +24.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-15.3% per year) and Jamaica (+25.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and Jamaica ($X) were the largest markets for melon exported from the Dominican Republic worldwide, together comprising 98% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +36.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -11.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 77% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jamaica ($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 the United States (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the amount of melons imported into the Dominican Republic skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 325% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main melon supplier to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +45.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melons to the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +36.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -39.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -6.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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