Edible brassicas market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh edible brassicas in the Dominican Republic grew steadily from 43 thousand tons in 2018 to 48 thousand tons by 2022, then jumped to 58 thousand tons in 2023. The initial period saw import prices for fresh vegetables fall to around US$1 per kg, making imported brassicas more affordable and contributing to market expansion.

In 2022, a law aimed at curbing inflation temporarily removed tariffs on fresh poultry products, reflecting an active regulatory environment for agricultural goods. The following year, a record 10.3 million tourists visited the country, significantly increasing demand for fresh vegetables in hotels and restaurants, which drove the 21.7% market volume increase. The growing frozen food sector also signaled broader changes in vegetable consumption.

By 2024, the sector was preparing for Agroalimentaria 2025, a major international food fair showcasing the country's export potential. E-commerce for fast-moving consumer goods reached 51.8% penetration, changing how fresh foods are distributed, while private label brands accounted for 27% of FMCG spending, influencing product offerings for fresh brassicas.

Production edible brassicas in Dominican Republic

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Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, edible brassicas production in the Dominican Republic declined. In 2020, the country produced 48 117 tonnes, marking a 2.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 5.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 49 127 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.7%.

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Exports edible brassicas from Dominican Republic

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The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 1 468 tonnes of edible brassicas, representing a sharp 74.2% decline year-over-year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 683 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 36.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all edible brassicas exports from the Dominican Republic went to Haiti, which accounted for 97.8% of total export flows.

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 market demonstrated volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest export value occurred in 2020, while the highest was reached in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.7 times. In 2020, edible brassicas exports from the Dominican Republic totaled 680 thousand US dollars, down 72.8% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 501 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 37.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Haiti was the destination for almost all edible brassicas exports from the Dominican Republic in value terms, accounting for 94.4% of total export 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 edible brassicas to Dominican Republic

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Edible brassicas imports into the Dominican Republic increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported approximately 296 tonnes, showing a substantial 44.8% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 36.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 185 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 14.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary supplier of edible brassicas to the Dominican Republic, representing 88.4% of total imports in volume, while a diverse group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

Edible brassicas imports into the Dominican Republic rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country imported 906 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas, which is 26.3% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 45%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.2%. The minimum import value was recorded in 2018 at 616 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 1.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States dominated the import structure in value terms, holding a 96.5% share of total import 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