Dominican Republic: Pimenta Pepper Market 2025

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the Dominican pimenta pepper market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pimenta Pepper Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, pimenta pepper production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 +1.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 52%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pimenta pepper in the Dominican Republic totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pimenta pepper in the Dominican Republic totaled less than X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of pimenta pepper decreased by -99.9% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 412%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 655% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X kg) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, pimenta pepper exports to Haiti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Curacao (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Haiti was relatively modest.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Curacao ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Haiti was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 527% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Curacao totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+13.0%).

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of pimenta pepper increased by 3.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 145%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 123%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), India (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of pimenta pepper imports to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +55.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), India ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest pimenta pepper suppliers to the Dominican Republic, together comprising 99% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +62.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pimenta pepper import price increased by +42.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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