Cinnamon market in Dominica

Earlier Report Observations

The cinnamon market volume in Dominica contracted from 35 093 kg in 2018 to 31 176 kg in 2020, before recovering steadily to reach 34 970 kg by 2023. This pattern reflected shifts in international trade more than changes in domestic output.

Local cinnamon production remained stable near 34 000 kg annually throughout the period. The market's movements were driven by a sustained rise in imports, which more than doubled to 4 525 kg by 2023, and volatile export volumes that peaked sharply in 2020 at 6 489 kg. Preliminary 2024 data shows a marked reduction in imports to 2 475 kg and a rise in exports to 5 122 kg, coinciding with regulatory updates to the country's Citizenship by Investment programme and a government focus on economic growth, factors that can shape agricultural trade and investment.

Production cinnamon in Dominica

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Dominica was among the world's top cinnamon producers from 2017 to 2020, ranking 9th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of cinnamon, 2017-2020

World map of production of cinnamon, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, Dominica's cinnamon production rebounded in 2020. That year, the country produced 34 020 kg of cinnamon, representing a 2.1% increase compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 33 330 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 2.2% during the period.

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

Exports cinnamon from Dominica

Exports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1 118 kg, then surged to their peak in 2020 at 6 489 kg—a 5.8-fold increase between these years. The 2020 volume marked a dramatic 130.4% gain compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 67.5%, while the most significant increase happened in 2019 at 151.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, France consistently accounted for 74.7% of Dominica's total cinnamon exports by volume, showing high concentration on this single market. The remaining 25.3% was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values hit their lowest point in 2018 at 10.5 thousand US dollars, then climbed to their peak in 2020 at 131.4 thousand US dollars—a 12.5-fold increase between these years. The 2020 value represented an abrupt 209.2% uptick compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 65.9%, while the most significant increase happened in 2019 at 303.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, France remained the dominant destination for Dominica's cinnamon exports by value, capturing 77.9% of total flows. The remaining 22.1% was fragmented across other markets.

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

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

Imports cinnamon to Dominica

Imports in kind, kg

Foreign cinnamon supplies to Dominica increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The import volume reached 3 645 kg that year, reflecting a substantial 24.3% year-over-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 669%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 97.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States dominated Dominica's cinnamon import structure by volume, accounting for 86.0% of total flows. Other markets held comparatively modest shares.

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

Cinnamon shipments to Dominica from abroad increased for the third straight year in 2020. Imports reached 25.7 thousand US dollars that year, amounting to a robust 17.9% gain versus the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 686%, with a compound annual growth rate of 98.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States consistently accounted for 89.8% of Dominica's total cinnamon imports by value, indicating high concentration on this market. The remaining 10.2% was shared among other countries.

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

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