Beef and buffalo meat market in Dominica

Earlier Report Observations

The beef and buffalo meat market in Dominica experienced noticeable volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, ranging from 629 to 692 tons. After reaching 692 tons in 2018, the market contracted to 629 tons in 2019 before partially recovering to 667 tons in 2020. The following three years showed a period of relative stabilization, with market size hovering between 635 and 644 tons.

Domestic production remained remarkably steady throughout this period, maintaining an annual output of 544–548 tons. Consequently, the market's volatility was almost entirely driven by changes in import volumes, which varied significantly from a high of 143 tons in 2018 to a low of 81 tons in 2019.

The market context was influenced by government policy shifts toward greater agricultural self-sufficiency. In 2020, the National Abattoir's move to supply poultry for local consumption signaled a broader push to develop domestic meat production. This was followed in 2022 by the launch of direct support programs for poultry and livestock farmers, aimed at reducing the national food import bill and bolstering local supply chains, which contributed to the observed stability in domestic beef output.

Production beef and buffalo meat in Dominica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Dominica's beef and buffalo meat production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 545.1 t of beef and buffalo meat, which represents a 0.6% decrease compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 548.7 t, with the largest increase recorded that same year at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Dominica

Market analysis indicates that Dominica did not export any beef and buffalo meat from 2017 to 2020.

Imports beef and buffalo meat to Dominica

Imports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Dominica imported 122.1 t of beef and buffalo meat from abroad, marking a sharp year-over-year increase of 50.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 143.3 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 43.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 82.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Dominica's beef and buffalo meat imports were heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 99.3% of total imports in volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Dominica's beef and buffalo meat imports were valued at 249.9 K $ US, down 5.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 187.0 K $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 264.7 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 14.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 41.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, the partner base for imports in value terms was very limited, with the United States alone accounting for 99.0% of total import flows.

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

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