Dominican Republic: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Dominican potato market, when its value increased by 21% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Potato consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, potato production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 77%. Potato production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of potatoes in the Dominican Republic reached X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 5.8%. The potato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in the Dominican Republic; approximately mirroring 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Potato Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, the amount of potatoes exported from the Dominican Republic shrank sharply to X tons, waning by -90.1% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 16,308% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 25,078% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Haiti stood at -18.0%.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) also remains the key foreign market for potato exports from the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Haiti stood at -18.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 53%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Haiti.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Haiti amounted to -0.3% per year.

Potato Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

For the sixth year in a row, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in supplies from abroad of potatoes, which increased by 25% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, potato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest potato supplier to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, potato imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), sevenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+1.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato to the Dominican Republic, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +21.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+4.2% per year) and Germany (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 24%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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