Cocoa beans market in Dominica

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, cocoa bean production in Dominica remained constant at 1 000 t per year, with market volume fluctuating between 1 000 t and 1 050 t. This stability coincided with active government promotion of cocoa production as part of the national goal to become a leading global producer, supported by sustainability initiatives and market-based rehabilitation efforts in response to climate variability.

In 2023, production halved to 500 t, leading to a market volume of 517 t. Imports and exports remained minimal throughout the period.

Production cocoa beans in Dominica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cocoa beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of cocoa beans, 2017-2020

In 2020, Dominica produced 1,000 tonnes of cocoa beans, showing virtually no change compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase also occurred in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

Exports cocoa beans from Dominica

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 40 kg, then peaked in 2018, with a 6.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Dominica exported 177 kg of cocoa beans, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 342.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 84.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the two leading destinations for cocoa bean exports from Dominica were France and Gibraltar, which together accounted for 99.8% of total exports in kind.

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 dropped to their lowest in 2019 at 0.3 thousand US dollars, then rose to a high in 2018, with a 6.5-fold variation between these years. In 2020, cocoa bean deliveries from Dominica stood at 1.1 thousand US dollars, showing an abrupt improvement of 342.6% compared to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 84.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France dominated exports in value terms, capturing 71.3% of total flows, while other markets formed a fragmented tail.

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

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

Imports cocoa beans to Dominica

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, cocoa bean deliveries to Dominica amounted to 22,928 kg, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 57.5%. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, imports decreased by 45%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 53,935 kg, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 29.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of cocoa beans to Dominica were almost entirely concentrated in Grenada, which accounted for 99.9% of the total.

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

In 2020, Dominica imported 85.8 thousand US dollars worth of cocoa beans, representing a reduction of 52.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, imports decreased by 51.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 179.9 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 2.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Grenada was the key partner for imports in value terms, accounting for 99.8% of total flows.

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

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