Dominican Republic: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in the Dominican Republic

After three years of decline, the Dominican newspaper market increased by 1% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, newspaper production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.2%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of newspapers, journals and periodicals, when their volume decreased by -97.3% to X units. In general, exports saw a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 404%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 826% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for newspaper exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, newspaper exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cuba (X units), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -40.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (+36.7% per year) and Haiti (-53.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for newspapers, journals and periodicals exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cuba ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled -41.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (+48.9% per year) and Haiti (-44.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average newspaper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 801%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Haiti (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, imports of newspapers, journals and periodicals into the Dominican Republic expanded rapidly to X units, surging by 11% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newspaper imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X units) constituted the largest supplier of newspaper to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, newspaper imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at -4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (-4.1% per year) and the United States (-31.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to the Dominican Republic, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled -8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (-1.5% per year) and the United States (-33.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -20.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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