Aubergines market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh aubergines in the Dominican Republic increased from 20 875 t in 2018 to 28 080 t in 2023, representing a growth of 34.5% over the period. After a slight contraction to 21 960 t in 2020, the market recovered and expanded steadily, with particularly strong growth in 2023 when volume jumped by 16.9% year-on-year.

Domestic production rose from 26 851 t to 29 632 t between 2018 and 2023, while exports fell sharply from 5 990 t to 1 634 t over the same span. This decline in exports made more output available for the local market, contributing to the overall volume expansion. Imports remained marginal throughout, with only a temporary increase in 2022.

Production aubergines in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, aubergine production in the Dominican Republic declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 27 821 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 24 741 tonnes, marking a significant decrease of 11.1%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Aubergine production value in the Dominican Republic increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 18 984 thousand US dollars, representing a 14.3% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 4.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 16 032 thousand US dollars, when production experienced its largest decline of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports aubergines from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

Aubergine exports from the Dominican Republic declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 2 797 tonnes, showing a sharp drop of 49.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 64.6%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 29.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, the United States, and France were the primary markets for aubergine exports in volume terms. Canada accounted for 52.0% of exports, the United States for 24.1%, and France for 6.6%. Together, these three countries represented 82.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of aubergine exports from the Dominican Republic fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 146 thousand US dollars, which is 35.2% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 62.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -28.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom remained the main buyers of Dominican aubergines in value terms. Canada accounted for 54.7% of export value, the United States for 19.4%, and the United Kingdom for 7.2%. Collectively, these three markets made up 81.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2017-2020

Imports aubergines to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

The import market for aubergines in the Dominican Republic showed an unstable trend over the period. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018 at 14 tonnes, with a 6.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 16 tonnes, a decrease of 60.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 84.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 192.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the main and most consistent source of aubergine imports in volume terms, accounting for 9.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for aubergines in the Dominican Republic exhibited volatility throughout the timeframe. Import values fluctuated significantly, with a 16-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018, which was 6 thousand US dollars. In 2020, imports amounted to 22 thousand US dollars, a 48.0% drop from 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 93.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 590.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States was the single largest supplier of aubergines to the Dominican Republic in value terms, representing 9.6% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2017-2020