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Cashew nuts market in Dominican Republic

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cashew nut market in the Dominican Republic began at 909 tons in 2018 and grew to 1 018 tons in 2019, a rise supported by the promotion of domestic agricultural products and production diversification that started in 2017. Market volume then declined to 850 tons in 2020.

A recovery followed, with the market reaching 1 019 tons in 2021 and advancing to 1 085 tons in 2022. This growth was driven by the adoption of new technologies and increased productivity within the agricultural sector. In 2023, the market expanded further to 1 113 tons, a period that saw shifts in consumer preferences and the continued expansion of retail markets, including e-commerce.

For 2024, reported factors included sustained economic growth, ongoing agricultural modernization, and evolving consumer trends, which have previously shaped the market's trajectory.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Dominican Republic
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cashew nuts in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cashew nuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cashew nuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cashew nut production in the Dominican Republic has declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 656.5 tons of cashew nuts, marking a slight year-over-year contraction of 1.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 2.8%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	(1.1%)	(1.0%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cashew nuts from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The export market for cashew nuts from the Dominican Republic exhibited significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 25-fold increase between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 0.0 tons of cashew nuts, representing a substantial 733.3% rise compared to the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when exports dropped by 50.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	500.0%	(50.0%)	733.3%	192.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Dominican Republic's cashew nut exports were heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 97.1% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Cashew nut exports from the Dominican Republic in value terms have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports totaled 0.0 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 73.4% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export values surged by 2 375%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 191.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 218.0%	8.3%	73.4%	191.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, the United States remained the dominant market for the Dominican Republic's cashew nut exports in value terms, capturing 98.1% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cashew nuts to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, cashew nut imports into the Dominican Republic declined. In 2020, the country imported 193.8 tons of cashew nuts, a decrease of 45.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports fell by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 355.2 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 48.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.6%	48.8%	(45.5%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam was the primary source for the Dominican Republic's cashew nut imports by volume, accounting for 80.7% of total imports, while the remainder was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for cashew nuts in the Dominican Republic showed notable volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.6-fold increase between these years. In 2020, import value amounted to 580.6 thousand US dollars, down 16.3% from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 694.0 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 112.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.3%	112.9%	(16.3%)	29.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam and the United States were the leading suppliers of cashew nuts to the Dominican Republic in value terms, together accounting for 82.4% of total imports, with other destinations each holding relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io