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Dominican Republic: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2025

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican whole fresh milk market reached $X in 2022, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, whole fresh milk production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 163%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of whole fresh milk increased by 180% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 724%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,108%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons), Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) and Curacao (X tons) were the main destinations of whole fresh milk exports from the Dominican Republic, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Curacao (with a CAGR of +187.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for whole fresh milk exported from the Dominican Republic were Haiti ($X), Trinidad and Tobago ($X) and Curacao ($X), together comprising 72% of total exports.

Curacao, with a CAGR of +210.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 whole fresh milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -11.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Curacao (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, whole fresh milk imports into the Dominican Republic declined to X tons, which is down by -7% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of whole fresh milk imports to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +121.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest whole fresh milk suppliers to the Dominican Republic were the United States ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +125.7%, recorded 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 2022, the average whole fresh milk import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for whole fresh milk in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of whole fresh milk consumption in 2021 were India, the United States and Pakistan, together comprising 39% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of whole fresh milk in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of whole fresh milk production in 2021 were India, the United States and Pakistan, with a combined 39% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of whole fresh milk to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, the largest whole fresh milk suppliers to the Dominican Republic were Costa Rica, Poland and Spain, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of whole fresh milk from the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, Saint Lucia, Haiti and the United States were the largest markets for whole fresh milk exported from the Dominican Republic worldwide, together accounting for 72% of total exports. These countries were followed by Turks and Caicos Islands, Jamaica, Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda, which together accounted for a further 20%.

What is the average export price for whole fresh milk in the Dominican Republic?

In 2021, the average whole fresh milk export price amounted to $1,632 per ton, growing by 2.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for whole fresh milk in the Dominican Republic?

The average whole fresh milk import price stood at $659 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -9.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the whole fresh milk 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 1130 - Camel milk
FCL 882 - Cow milk, whole (fresh)
FCL 1020 - Goat milk
FCL 982 - Sheep milk
FCL 951 - Buffalo milk

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
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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, PRODUCING ANIMALS 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. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 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