Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The market for coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews in the Dominican Republic expanded from 399.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 428.2 thousand tons by 2020. This initial growth was supported by national plans executed by the Special Fund for Agricultural Development (FEDA) to meet rising demand for coconut and its derivatives, highlighting the nutritional importance and growing local and tourist market demand. The industry also emphasized the need to renew old coconut plantations to boost production.

Market volume continued to increase, reaching 456.9 thousand tons in 2021, reflecting sustained consumption growth.

In 2022, the implementation of Front-of-Pack Nutritional Warning Labeling (EFAN) by the Ministry of Public Health affected product marketing, while a general rise in demand for nuts, influenced by consumer shifts toward healthier and more nutritious foods, further supported market expansion. By 2023, the market reached 574.7 thousand tons, underscoring the strong upward trajectory.

Production coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Dominican Republic ranked as the 17th largest global producer of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews.

Top producers of coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews, 2017-2020

World map of production of coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews, 2017-2020

Production of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews in the Dominican Republic grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 424.5 K t, which remained nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 8.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews production in the Dominican Republic increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 287.1 M $ US, marking a significant gain of 10.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 239.9 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 0.4%.

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

Exports coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

Exports of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews from the Dominican Republic fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 12 137 t, a sharp decrease of 17.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 4.1%, averaging an annual decline of 1.4%. The peak was in 2018 at 18 339 t, which also experienced the largest increase of 44.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 19.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Haiti were the dominant destinations for exports in kind, together accounting for 85.3% of total flows, with other countries contributing smaller shares.

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

Foreign supplies of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews from the Dominican Republic declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 8 207 K $ US, showing a moderate contraction of 9.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 5.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 860 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 39.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 16.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with the United States and Haiti together accounting for 86.1% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

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 coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, imports of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews into the Dominican Republic rebounded. In 2020, imports reached 15 807 t, a strong increase of 57.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 15.2%, averaging an annual rate of 4.8%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 10 067 t, which also experienced the largest decline of 20.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Guyana and the United States accounted for 83.5% of total imports in kind, with the rest distributed among other destinations in smaller amounts.

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

Following a two-year drop, imports of coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews into the Dominican Republic rose. In 2020, import value amounted to 12 265 K $ US, reflecting a steep increase of 66.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 15.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.9%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 7 359 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 20.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for imports in value terms were Guyana (46.1%), the United States (32.4%), and Ghana (7.1%), together making up 85.6% of total flows.

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

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