Cabbages market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the cabbage market in the Dominican Republic expanded from 37 732 t to 41 903 t. This growth coincided with the rising influence of state-owned companies MERCADOM and Merca Santo Domingo, which increased direct sales, reduced intermediation costs, and improved distribution efficiency for agricultural products. The implementation of MERCADOM's strategic institutional plan for 2020–2024 further strengthened market planning and food consolidation efforts.

The market then stabilized around 42 000 t between 2021 and 2022, with a minor fluctuation. During this period, trade agreements such as DR-CAFTA and EPA continued to shape market access and regulatory conditions for agricultural exports, though their direct impact on total domestic cabbage consumption appeared limited.

In 2023, the market volume jumped sharply to 50 895 t, reaching its highest level in the observed period. This surge marked a significant departure from the preceding years of stability, underscoring a renewed expansion in cabbage supply and demand.

Production cabbages in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

After two consecutive years of growth, cabbage production in the Dominican Republic declined. In 2020, the country produced 43 213 tonnes of cabbages, representing a slight year-over-year decrease of 0.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 5.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 43 520 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 4.1% also occurring that year.

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

Exports cabbages from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest export volume occurred in 2020, while the highest was recorded in 2019, with a 4.1-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 1 395 tonnes of cabbages, which represents a 75.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was 5 667 tonnes in 2019, when the largest annual increase of 38.9% was observed.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti accounted for nearly all of the Dominican Republic's cabbage exports in volume terms, with a share of 99.0% of total 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 market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020, while the highest was observed in 2019, showing a 4-fold gap between these years. In 2020, cabbage exports from the Dominican Republic amounted to 613 thousand US dollars, marking a 75.2% decline year-over-year. The maximum value was 2 467 thousand US dollars in 2019, when the largest annual increase of 40.6% occurred.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Dominican Republic's cabbage exports in value terms were primarily directed toward Haiti, which accounted for 97.2% of total exports.

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 cabbages to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a 9.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of cabbages to the Dominican Republic reached 85 tonnes, corresponding to a sharp year-over-year increase of 695.3%. The minimum volume was 9 tonnes in 2018, when the largest annual decline of 83.8% was observed.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (46.4% of import volume), Costa Rica (28.9%), and Belgium (22.5%) together absorbed 97.8% of total cabbage imports to the Dominican Republic, making them the main sources.

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

Volatility characterized the market during these years. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018, while the highest was in 2020, with a 4.7-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic's cabbage import volume came to 165 thousand US dollars, representing a 266.1% increase compared to 2019. The minimum value was 35 thousand US dollars in 2018, when the largest annual decline of 71.5% occurred.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, the United States dominated the Dominican Republic's cabbage imports in value terms, accounting for 80.7% of total flows, while other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

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