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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Dominican Republic

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in the Dominican Republic increased from 5 226 t in 2018 to 7 408 t in 2023, representing a 42% expansion over the period. Production followed a similar trajectory, reaching 7 169 t in 2023 after a notable 31% year-on-year surge in market size that same year.

In 2024, new regulatory measures came into effect, including the Front-of-Package Nutritional Warning Labeling (EFAN) and stricter sanitary licensing requirements, which govern the production and sale of fresh produce. These changes followed resolutions from the Ministry of Agriculture modifying pesticide registration rules and service tariffs.

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 cauliflowers and broccoli in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, cauliflower and broccoli production in the Dominican Republic declined. In 2020, the country produced 4 904 tonnes, representing a 12.5% decrease compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2019 at 5 607 tonnes, which was also the year with the largest annual increase at 9.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 2.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 0.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	9.3%	(12.5%)	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export levels fluctuated significantly, with a 4.9-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 72.8 tonnes of cauliflower and broccoli, marking a substantial increase of 345.4% compared to 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 16.4 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 79.7 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 79.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	96.0%	(79.5%)	345.4%	21.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Dominican Republic's cauliflower and broccoli exports in volume terms were the United States, accounting for 54.2% of exports, Jamaica with 18.3%, and Haiti with 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 83.2% of total export flows.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values reached their peak in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Dominican Republic's cauliflower and broccoli exports amounted to 67.5 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 96.2% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 34.4 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 71.3 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 51.8%.

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	14.1%	(51.8%)	96.2%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Dominican Republic's cauliflower and broccoli exports in value terms were the United States, Jamaica, and Germany. Together, they accounted for 79.6% 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 cauliflowers and broccoli to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

The volume of cauliflower and broccoli imports into the Dominican Republic increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 210.8 tonnes, reflecting an 8.8% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 29.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	10.1%	8.8%	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in volume terms were heavily concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 97.4% of total import flows.

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

Cauliflower and broccoli imports into the Dominican Republic increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country imported 741.0 thousand US dollars worth of these products, representing a 10.2% year-over-year uptick. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 47.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 13.9%.

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	15.8%	15.8%	10.2%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in value terms showed a strong reliance on the United States, which absorbed 98.8% of total import flows.

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