Dried shelled pigeon peas market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled pigeon pea market in the Dominican Republic began the period with strong foundations in 2018, supported by over 3,000 active producers and key industrial players like Victorina Agroindustrial and Peravia Industrial. Forward purchase contracts between processors and growers helped secure supplies and stabilize prices, while ongoing projects aimed at expanding cultivated area and productivity in the Northwest Line region laid the groundwork for future output. The following year, the introduction of the high-yield 'Arroyo Loro Idiaf' variety, developed by the Dominican Institute of Agricultural and Forestry Research, allowed for multiple harvests of both green pods and dry grains, boosting annual production potential.

Market volume contracted in 2020, though the existing framework of forward contracts continued to provide price and supply stability for the industry. A recovery commenced thereafter, with production and total market size gradually increasing through 2022 and 2023, ultimately returning to approximately 26,000 t. This rebound aligned with the sector's inherent potential for expansion due to the crop's resilience and established local demand.

Recent developments highlight the crop's strategic role. The incorporation of agricultural cooperatives such as COOPROHAGUFRON benefits frontier producers, while sustained unsatisfied international demand maintains its export importance. Furthermore, the growth of e-commerce and private labels in the Dominican Republic is influencing agricultural product distribution, including pigeon peas.

Production dried shelled pigeon peas in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the Dominican Republic ranked 7th globally in the production of dried shelled pigeon peas.

Top producers of dried shelled pigeon peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled pigeon peas, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, the Dominican Republic's production of dried shelled pigeon peas declined. In 2020, the country produced 22 406 tons, a 12.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.4%, averaging an annual decline of 0.8%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 25 506 tons, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 7.8%.

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

Exports dried shelled pigeon peas from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 17 tons, a sharp 77.2% drop from 2019. The peak was in 2019 at 75 tons, resulting in a 4.4-fold difference between these two years. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 40.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti, Chile, and Curacao were the primary destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 35.2%, 15.1%, and 11.5% of total flows, respectively. Together, they represented 61.9% of all exports.

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

Dominican Republic's dried shelled pigeon peas exports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 75 thousand US dollars, a 28.2% reduction from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 35.1%, averaging an annual decrease of 13.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 184 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 58.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 43.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Haiti, Chile, and Curacao formed the main group of destinations for exports in value terms, with shares of 31.5%, 23.8%, and 11.2%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 66.5% of total export value.

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 pigeon peas to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 348 tons and peaked in 2018 at 1 165 tons, a 3.3-fold difference. In 2020, imports rose to 772 tons, a significant 121.7% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 70.1%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 129.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Peru, Ecuador, and Myanmar consistently led the country structure of imports in kind, with shares of 62.7%, 13.2%, and 11.7%, respectively. Together, they made up 87.6% of total import volumes.

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

The market showed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their minimum in 2019 at 324 thousand US dollars and their maximum in 2018 at 1 173 thousand US dollars, a 3.6-fold difference. In 2020, imports increased to 714 thousand US dollars, a dramatic 120.7% rise year-over-year. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 72.4%.

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

Over 2017-2020, Peru, Ecuador, and Myanmar remained the leading sources for imports in value terms, accounting for 64.8%, 13.0%, and 12.2% of total flows, respectively. Their combined share was 90.0%.

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

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