Dominican Republic: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in the Dominican Republic

After four years of growth, the Dominican paper bag market decreased by less than 0.1% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +53.7% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, paper bag production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +56.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 30%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, the amount of sacks and bags of paper exported from the Dominican Republic surged to X tons, increasing by 22% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 33%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper bag exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons) was the main destination for paper bag exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, paper bag exports to Haiti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. Jamaica (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Haiti totaled +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+18.1% per year) and Jamaica (+24.0% per year).

In value terms, Haiti ($X) remains the key foreign market for sacks and bags of paper exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Jamaica, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Haiti amounted to +7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+18.0% per year) and Jamaica (+23.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Haiti ($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 Cuba (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, the amount of sacks and bags of paper imported into the Dominican Republic skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 45% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper bag to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, paper bag imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.5% per year) and Brazil (+18.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest paper bag suppliers to the Dominican Republic, together accounting for 67% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +24.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper bag import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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