Dried shelled chickpeas market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled chickpeas in the Dominican Republic showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2021, opening at 740 metric tons in 2018 before falling sharply to 462 metric tons in 2019. A recovery to 674 metric tons followed in 2020, but the market volume declined again to 495 metric tons in 2021.

A period of steady growth began in 2022, with the market reaching 519 metric tons that year and 545 metric tons in 2023. Unfavorable climatic conditions in 2022 disrupted local agricultural supply chains, which likely increased reliance on imported chickpeas to meet demand. The subsequent expansion in 2023 was supported by the country's broad economic growth of 5%, which boosted consumption of agricultural products.

Chickpea imports continued to rise in 2024, reaching 660 metric tons. During this year, new regulatory frameworks took effect, including the Front-of-Pack Nutritional Warning Labeling system implemented in May 2024 and updated national standards for food contaminants and labeling. Concurrently, global shifts toward healthy eating and plant-based proteins sustained demand, while product innovation was marked by the launch of barista-grade chickpea protein in 2024.

Production dried shelled chickpeas in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of dried shelled chickpeas, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled chickpeas, 2017-2020

The Dominican Republic's production of dried shelled chickpeas grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 410 kg, which represents a 1.8% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 300 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 0.3%.

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

Exports dried shelled chickpeas from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The export market for dried shelled chickpeas from the Dominican Republic experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their highest point in 2017 and fell to their lowest in 2020, with a dramatic 454-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports dropped to 0.0 tonnes, marking a sharp decline of 86.9% from the previous year. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 98.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 52.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant destination for the Dominican Republic's dried shelled chickpeas exports in volume terms, accounting for 98.8% of total shipments.

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

The value of dried shelled chickpeas exports from the Dominican Republic declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.0 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 71.6% drop compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 99.6%, with an average annual decline of 83.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the primary and nearly exclusive market for the Dominican Republic's dried shelled chickpeas exports in value terms, making up 98.0% of total flows.

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 dried shelled chickpeas to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the Dominican Republic imported 670.8 tonnes of dried shelled chickpeas, which was a 46.3% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 29.4%, averaging an annual rise of 9.0%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 458.6 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 737.0 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 37.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, the United States and Argentina were the main sources for the Dominican Republic's dried shelled chickpeas imports in volume terms, together representing 91.9% of total imports, while other countries contributed smaller shares.

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

In 2020, the Dominican Republic's imports of dried shelled chickpeas were valued at 695.1 thousand US dollars, a 63.2% increase year-over-year. However, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 19.1%, with an average annual decline of 6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 426.0 thousand US dollars, and the highest in 2018 at 992.2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 57.1% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States accounted for 72.5% of the Dominican Republic's dried shelled chickpeas imports in value terms, with the remainder spread across a diverse group of smaller trading partners.

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

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