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Maize flour and cereals market in Dominican Republic

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for maize flour and cereals in the Dominican Republic declined from 19 556 tons in 2018 to a low of 11 776 tons in 2020, before recovering to reach 24 099 tons by 2023.

This recovery was accompanied by a steady increase in domestic production from 57 000 tons to 60 648 tons over the period, while exports, although substantial, fell from a peak of 48 150 tons in 2020 to 39 427 tons in 2023, making more product available for the local market.

In value terms, the market expanded even more sharply, rising from USD 9.9 million in 2018 to USD 17.2 million in 2023, indicating higher product values or prices.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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 maize flour and cereals in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of maize flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, maize flour and cereals production in the Dominican Republic increased. In 2019, production reached its lowest point at 56 803 tonnes. The following year, in 2020, output remained virtually unchanged at 56 915 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 1.5% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	(0.3%)	0.2%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Maize flour and cereals production in the Dominican Republic declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of production was 23 914 thousand US dollars, marking a 1.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 32.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.3%)	(1.3%)	(1.9%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize flour and cereals from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

Maize flour and cereals export volumes from the Dominican Republic increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 48 150 tonnes, representing a 5.0% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 36.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.7%	15.2%	5.0%	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti dominated the export partner structure in kind, accounting for 82.1% of total flows. Other markets held comparatively modest shares.

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

Exported maize flour and cereals volumes from the Dominican Republic increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 20 231 thousand US dollars, up 2.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 17 254 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 20.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 14.1%.

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	(20.3%)	14.1%	2.8%	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti dominated the country structure of exports in value terms, accounting for 83.0% of total flows. Other destinations had relatively small shares.

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 maize flour and cereals to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

Maize flour and cereals imports into the Dominican Republic increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 011 tonnes, showing a 14.7% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 21.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 376 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	10.5%	14.7%	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the key supplier of maize flour and cereals to the Dominican Republic, taking 79.1% of total imports in kind. A diversified group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

Maize flour and cereals imports into the Dominican Republic increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 281 thousand US dollars, showing a 7.4% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 32.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.8%.

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	0.6%	22.5%	7.4%	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the main source for maize flour and cereals imports into the Dominican Republic, taking 84.0% of total imports in value terms. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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