Flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in the Dominican Republic saw a pronounced cycle between 2018 and 2023. Volume began at 961 metric tons in 2018 before jumping 30% to a peak of 1,250 metric tons in 2019.

After 2019, the market entered a sustained contraction phase. Consumption fell to 1,129 metric tons in 2020 and further to 1,031 metric tons in 2021. The decline slowed considerably in 2022, with volume dipping only 2% to 1,008 metric tons.

The trend reversed slightly in 2023, as the market recorded a modest recovery to 1,029 metric tons. By the end of the period, the overall market volume had returned to a level close to that of 2018, completing a cycle of rapid growth followed by a gradual correction.

Production flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Dominican Republic ranked 30th globally in the production of flour or powder made from sago, roots, or tubers.

Top producers of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers, 2017-2020

In 2020, the Dominican Republic produced 957 tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, a decrease of 4.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 917 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 002 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 7.5% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 9.3%.

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

Exports flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 35-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 103.8 tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, which represents a dramatic increase of 1,007.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3.0 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 45.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti was the dominant destination for the Dominican Republic's exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, accounting for 92.9% 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

Exports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers from the Dominican Republic have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 93.8 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 1,010.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 4,192.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 250.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, the Dominican Republic primarily exported flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers to Haiti, which accounted for 90.6% 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 flour or powder of sago, roots or tubers to Dominican Republic

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Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes fell to their lowest in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.9-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, the Dominican Republic imported 275.6 tonnes of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, a 7.2% increase year-over-year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 47.1 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 74.5%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 446.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil (39.3% of imports in volume), Nicaragua (33.6% of imports in volume), and Thailand (27.0% of imports in volume) were the leading sources for the Dominican Republic's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, together making up 99.8% of total import flows.

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

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import values dropped to their minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, with a 6-fold difference. In 2020, the Dominican Republic imported 161.5 thousand US dollars worth of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, marking a moderate decrease of 5.5% compared to 2019. The minimum import value was recorded in 2018 at 28.6 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 170.9 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 71.3%, and the most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 498.3%.

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

In 2017-2020, Brazil (37.5% of imports in value), Nicaragua (37.1% of imports in value), and Thailand (24.3% of imports in value) were the main sources for the Dominican Republic's imports of flour or powder from sago, roots, or tubers, collectively accounting for 98.9% of total import value.

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

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