Dominican Republic: Organo-Inorganic Compounds Market 2025

Organo-Inorganic Compounds Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2021, the Dominican organo-inorganic compounds market decreased by -74.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a sharp setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Organo-Inorganic Compounds Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, approx. X kg of organo-inorganic compounds (excluding organo-sulphur compounds) were exported from the Dominican Republic; waning by -92.3% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,377% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organo-inorganic compounds exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 4,257% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X kg), Jamaica (X kg) and Saudi Arabia (X kg) were the main destinations of organo-inorganic compounds exports from the Dominican Republic, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for organo-inorganic compounds exported from the Dominican Republic were Guatemala ($X), Jamaica ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined 100% share of total exports. Moreover, organo-inorganic compounds exports in Guatemala exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Jamaica, twofold.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organo-inorganic compounds export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -67.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guatemala (+2.2%).

Organo-Inorganic Compounds Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of organo-inorganic compounds (excluding organo-sulphur compounds) decreased by -74% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 774% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organo-inorganic compounds imports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 686% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of organo-inorganic compounds imports to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by El Salvador (with a CAGR of +46.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organo-inorganic compounds (excluding organo-sulphur compounds) to the Dominican Republic, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -25.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-7.8% per year) and Italy (-6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average organo-inorganic compounds import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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