Dominican Republic: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican unmanufactured tobacco market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 50% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 227%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in the Dominican Republic expanded rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 5.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 63%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average unmanufactured tobacco 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, the harvested area of tobacco (unmanufactured) in the Dominican Republic reached X ha, growing by 11% against 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unmanufactured tobacco harvested area decreased by -9.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by 4.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fourfold. Honduras (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+90.6% per year) and Honduras (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from the Dominican Republic were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Honduras ($X), together comprising 71% of total exports. Nicaragua, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, the Philippines, Belgium and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +493,129.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unmanufactured tobacco export price decreased by -16.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 China (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, imports of tobacco (unmanufactured) into the Dominican Republic soared to X tons, rising by 52% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 64% share of total imports. India, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Malawi, Honduras, Mexico and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +66.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to the Dominican Republic, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (+12.4% per year) and the Philippines (+53.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unmanufactured tobacco import price decreased by -10.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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