Dominican Republic: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican sorghum market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -13.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption faced a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, sorghum production fell rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 606% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sorghum in the Dominican Republic reached X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 13%. The sorghum yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 2022, approx. X ha of sorghum were harvested in the Dominican Republic; growing by 4.9% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the sorghum harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

For the fourth consecutive year, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in shipments abroad of sorghum, which increased by 618% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sorghum exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) were the main destinations of sorghum exports from the Dominican Republic, together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +111.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Haiti ($X) and Venezuela ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sorghum exported from the Dominican Republic worldwide, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +75.5%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -31.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 601% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+228.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of sorghum decreased by -93.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 2,090%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,978%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to the Dominican Republic, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -28.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+8.1% per year) and Italy (-28.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to the Dominican Republic, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -29.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-10.2% per year) and Italy (-30.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -28.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 201%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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