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Natural latex in primary forms market in Dominican Republic

$Natural latex in primary forms market in Dominican Republic$

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for natural latex in primary forms in the Dominican Republic showed significant fluctuations, declining from 175.5 thousand t in 2018 to a low of 62.0 thousand t in 2020 before recovering to 146.6 thousand t in 2023. Domestic production remained stable at around 57 thousand t per year, while imports, the primary driver of market changes, fell sharply from 118.6 thousand t in 2018 to just 5.2 thousand t in 2020 and then partially rebounded.

By 2024, the Dominican Republic remained a relevant destination for imported technically specified natural rubber and natural latex from countries like Guatemala, Thailand, and Vietnam, indicating continued dependence on foreign supplies for the local market. Imports in that year amounted to 46.3 thousand t, a decrease from the 2023 level, suggesting a contraction in market activity following the previous recovery.

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, kg
  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, kg
  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, kg
  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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 natural latex in primary forms in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of natural latex in primary forms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of natural latex in primary forms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The Dominican Republic's production of natural latex in primary forms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 56 820 kg, which was 1.4% lower than in 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 57 860 kg, marking the largest annual increase of 5.2%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	(0.4%)	(1.4%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports natural latex in primary forms from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, the Dominican Republic exported 0.3 tonnes of natural latex in primary forms, representing a sharp decline of 71.2% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(71.2%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant export partner for natural latex in primary forms, accounting for 83.8% of total export volumes. Other markets held relatively smaller 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

In 2019, the value of cross-border shipments of natural latex in primary forms from the Dominican Republic was 0.2 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 27.6% from the previous year.

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	n/a	(27.6%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States served as the primary market for the Dominican Republic's natural latex in primary forms, making up 79.6% of total export value. Other destinations contributed less significantly.

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 natural latex in primary forms to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

Imports of natural latex in primary forms into the Dominican Republic fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 5.2 tonnes, a steep drop of 93.9% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 97%, with an average annual decline of 68.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.7%)	(28.0%)	(93.9%)	(68.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of natural latex in primary forms to the Dominican Republic were primarily sourced from Thailand and the United States, which together accounted for 83.4% of total import volumes. Other countries played a minor role.

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 imported natural latex in primary forms into the Dominican Republic declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 99.8 thousand US dollars, down 57.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 77.4%, averaging an annual decrease of 39.1%.

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	(22.0%)	(31.2%)	(57.9%)	(39.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Thailand and the United States were the leading sources for imports of natural latex in primary forms in value terms, with a combined share of 85.0% of total import value. The remainder 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