Dominican Republic: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2025

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the Dominican cellulose fibrecement sheet market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement decreased by -22.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3,109%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 2,024%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Haiti (X kg), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +59.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Haiti ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +77.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 99%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States stood at $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 (+11.0%).

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement imported into the Dominican Republic skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 62% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Costa Rica (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cellulose fibrecement sheet to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports from Costa Rica exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. Colombia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Costa Rica amounted to +30.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-7.0% per year) and Colombia (+26.2% per year).

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement to the Dominican Republic, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Costa Rica stood at +26.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-9.2% per year) and Colombia (+22.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (+25.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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