Dominican Republic: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) contracted to $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 29%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from the Dominican Republic

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -41.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 154%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 164%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports to Haiti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. Jamaica (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Haiti totaled -17.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-19.8% per year) and Jamaica (+29.4% per year).

In value terms, Haiti ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Jamaica, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Haiti amounted to -17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-18.0% per year) and Jamaica (+35.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 27%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($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 Venezuela (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into the Dominican Republic

For the third year in a row, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), which increased by 16% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Guatemala (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports from Guatemala exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Guatemala amounted to +79.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+15.6% per year) and the United States (+9.2% per year).

In value terms, Guatemala ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) suppliers to the Dominican Republic, together accounting for 79% of total imports. Costa Rica, Turkey, Spain and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +187.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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