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Lard and poultry fats market in Dominican Republic

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for lard and poultry fats in the Dominican Republic rose from 7 624 tons in 2018 to a high of 12 378 tons in 2022, reflecting a period of substantial expansion. This growth was interrupted in 2023, when the total market contracted to 10 688 tons.

The 2023 decline was directly linked to the impact of African Swine Fever (PPA), which reduced domestic pork production by an estimated 15% and consequently lowered the output of lard. At the same time, the Dominican poultry sector continued to grow, increasing the supply of poultry fats and partially mitigating the overall market contraction.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Dominican Republic
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production lard and poultry fats in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lard and poultry fats, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lard and poultry fats, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Production of lard and poultry fats in the Dominican Republic has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 9 357 tonnes, marking a moderate 7.2% rise from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.2%, which translates to an average annual increase of 3.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 7 261 tonnes, when output fell by 14.5%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest jump, with production surging by 20.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.5%)	20.2%	7.2%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lard and poultry fats from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The export market for lard and poultry fats showed significant volatility during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a dramatic 1 309-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 117.0 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 34.8% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 179.6 tonnes. The most substantial increase occurred in 2018, when exports skyrocketed by 46 184.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	46 184.7%	182.9%	(34.8%)	848.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market was extremely concentrated, with Haiti accounting for 100.0% of all lard and poultry fats exports from the Dominican Republic.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values displayed irregular and volatile patterns. They reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 131-fold variation between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported lard and poultry fats worth 195 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 32.4% drop from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 288 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when export values surged by 4 355.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4 355.3%	193.4%	(32.4%)	345.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Haiti remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for lard and poultry fats exports from the Dominican Republic in value terms, holding a 100.0% share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lard and poultry fats to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

Imports of lard and poultry fats into the Dominican Republic have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 705.9 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 30.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 51.8%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 14.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 426.2 tonnes, when imports fell by 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	26.5%	30.9%	14.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the primary source for lard and poultry fats imports into the Dominican Republic, consistently supplying 99.9% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of lard and poultry fats imports into the Dominican Republic has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 1 054 thousand US dollars, representing a 24.4% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import values grew by 50.4%, averaging 14.6% per year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 651 thousand US dollars, when imports declined by 7.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with import values jumping by 30.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	30.2%	24.4%	14.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, imports in value terms were almost entirely linked to the United States, which accounted for 99.8% of total lard and poultry fats flows into the Dominican Republic.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io