Carrots and turnips market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh carrots and turnips in the Dominican Republic expanded from 39 429 tons in 2018 to 47 377 tons in 2020. This growth was initially fueled by the opening of the organic production market, which attracted local farmers with higher prices and boosted consumer demand due to increased awareness of healthy foods. In 2020, the influence of tourist demand on fresh product consumption further supported market volume growth.

Market volume continued to rise, reaching 50 808 tons in 2021 and 59 643 tons in 2022, sustained by persistent consumer preference for healthy and organic products. The most significant increase occurred in 2023, when the market reached 69 745 tons, largely driven by the recovery of tourism in the Dominican Republic, which amplified local consumption of fresh vegetables.

Production carrots and turnips in Dominican Republic

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Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Carrot and turnip production in the Dominican Republic declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production reached 48 036 tonnes, marking a 1.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 5.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 48 966 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Carrot and turnip production in the Dominican Republic rebounded after two years of decline in monetary terms. In 2020, output was valued at 10 669 thousand US dollars, representing a 14.4% year-over-year increase. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 22.7%, with an average annual decline of 8.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 327 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 24.8%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Dominican Republic

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Export volumes showed significant volatility throughout the period. The lowest level was recorded in 2020 at 1 067 tonnes, representing an 87.9% decrease from the previous year. The highest exports occurred in 2019 at 8 799 tonnes, creating an 8.2-fold difference between these years. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 25.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti accounted for nearly all carrot and turnip exports from the Dominican Republic, representing 99.2% of total export volumes.

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

Export values experienced considerable fluctuations during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 237 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 85.9% decrease from the previous year. The peak occurred in 2017, creating an 8.4-fold difference between these years. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 6.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, carrot and turnip exports from the Dominican Republic went almost exclusively to Haiti, which accounted for 97.0% 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 carrots and turnips to Dominican Republic

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Import volumes displayed irregular patterns, indicating market volatility. The lowest level was recorded in 2018 at 157 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 1 346 tonnes, representing an 8.6-fold difference. In 2020, imports reached 408 tonnes, showing a 69.7% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 755.1%.

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From 2017 to 2020, the main sources of carrot and turnip imports to the Dominican Republic were the Netherlands (39.4% of import volume), Costa Rica (36.2%), and the United States (13.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 89.4% 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

Import values showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The minimum was recorded in 2018 at 242 thousand US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 867 thousand US dollars, representing a 3.6-fold difference. In 2020, imports were valued at 317 thousand US dollars, marking a 63.5% decrease from 2019. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 257.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (45.7% of import value), Costa Rica (29.4%), and the Netherlands (20.2%) were the primary sources of carrot and turnip imports to the Dominican Republic, collectively accounting for 95.3% of total import value.

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

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