Fruit and vegetable juices market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the volume of the fruit and vegetable juice market in the Dominican Republic increased from 49 542 thousand liters to 54 336 thousand liters. This growth was supported by the opening of the market for organic production at a time of low prices for conventional products, which boosted both domestic and external demand, particularly in Europe. Growing consumer awareness of the need for healthy foods also favored the expansion of the organic juice segment, while the emerging domestic market, including urban consumers and the tourism sector, provided additional demand.

Market volume then contracted to 45 869 thousand liters in 2020 and further to 40 041 thousand liters in 2021. In value terms, the market declined to 52.6 million US dollars in 2020 before recovering slightly to 54.3 million US dollars in 2021.

A sharp rebound occurred in 2022, with market volume jumping to 58 765 thousand liters, a 46.8% increase over the previous year. This surge was accompanied by regulatory and labeling reforms that improved transparency and traceability for juice products. At the same time, local production and exports expanded, led by Dominican firms such as Profruveca and Consorcio Cítricos Dominicano, and the vegetable juice segment gained market share, attracting new consumers. In 2023, volume receded to 53 887 thousand liters, even as tourism arrivals reached 10.3 million and consumer preference for natural, healthy products remained strong.

Production fruit and vegetable juices in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of fruit and vegetable juices, 2017-2020

World map of production of fruit and vegetable juices, 2017-2020

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production volumes reached their lowest point in 2017, then climbed to a peak in 2019, representing a {ampRatio}-fold increase. In 2020, the Dominican Republic produced 40 914 K l of fruit and vegetable juices, remaining stable compared to 2019. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 40 956 K l, with the largest annual increase of 13.8% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The Dominican Republic's fruit and vegetable juices production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 34 936 K $ US, showing a robust gain of 10.3% compared to 2019.

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

Exports fruit and vegetable juices from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, K l

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. The lowest export volume occurred in 2017, while the highest was recorded in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.2 times. In 2020, fruit and vegetable juices exports from the Dominican Republic amounted to 21 009 K l, marking a slight decline of 0.6% from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 21 144 K l, and the largest annual increase of 95.5% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (46.6% of exports in kind), Haiti (24.9%), and Curacao (14.1%) were the primary buyers of fruit and vegetable juices from the Dominican Republic, jointly accounting for 85.6% of total exports in kind.

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 exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Export values fell to their lowest point in 2017, then hit their maximum in 2020, representing a 1.9-fold difference. In 2020, exported fruit and vegetable juices from the Dominican Republic were valued at 17 940 K $ US, up by 9.7% compared to 2019. The largest annual decline of 0.9% was recorded in 2019, while the largest increase of 72.7% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (49.4% of exports in value terms), Haiti (24.9%), and Curacao (10.7%) together accounted for 85.0% of total exports in value terms, remaining the main destinations for fruit and vegetable juices from the Dominican Republic.

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 fruit and vegetable juices to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, K l

In 2020, fruit and vegetable juices imports to the Dominican Republic were recorded at 25 970 K l, indicating a significant decrease of 24.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 36.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.2%. The largest annual increase of 5.7% was recorded in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets — the United States, Guatemala, and Chile — together accounted for 55.3% of total imports in kind of fruit and vegetable juices to the Dominican Republic.

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

Cross-border shipments of fruit and vegetable juices to the Dominican Republic declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, a total of {value_last_year} K $ US of fruit and vegetable juices was imported, equivalent to a fall of 19.4% versus the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 39.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States (34.5% of imports in value terms), Spain (15.4%), and Guatemala (9.9%) remained the main markets for imports in value terms of fruit and vegetable juices to the Dominican Republic, jointly taking 59.9% 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