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Dominican Republic: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican strawberry market fell to $X in 2022, waning by -12.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

Strawberry exports from the Dominican Republic dropped dramatically to X kg in 2022, which is down by -57% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 504% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 270%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Aruba (X kg) was the main destination for strawberry exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Aruba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Aruba was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+15.9% per year) and the United States (-27.0% per year).

In value terms, Aruba ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for strawberries exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Aruba was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+38.3% per year) and the United States (-26.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 219% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a temperate increase. 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 export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Aruba ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the amount of strawberries imported into the Dominican Republic dropped sharply to X tons, shrinking by -24.9% on 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 159%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main strawberry supplier to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand (X kg), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -16.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to the Dominican Republic, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -6.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+14.0%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for strawberries in the world?

China remains the largest strawberry consuming country worldwide, accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Egypt, with a 6.1% share.

What are the largest producers of strawberries in the world?

The country with the largest volume of strawberry production was China, accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, threefold. Mexico ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of strawberries to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to the Dominican Republic, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 3.9% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of strawberries from the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, Jamaica remains the key foreign market for strawberry exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for strawberries in the Dominican Republic?

In 2021, the average strawberry export price amounted to $5,910 per ton, with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for strawberries in the Dominican Republic?

The average strawberry import price stood at $9,677 per ton in 2021, falling by -23.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the strawberry market in the Dominican Republic. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 544 - Strawberries

Country coverage:

Dominican Republic

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024