Non coniferous roundwood market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the volume of the non coniferous roundwood market in the Dominican Republic showed initial growth followed by a contraction. The market expanded to 1 123 K m³ in 2019, supported by a policy of tariff exemptions for timber products that facilitated imports. In 2020, the market contracted to 1 026 K m³, a decline driven by supply chain disruptions and mobility restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The market entered a recovery phase from 2021, growing to 1 085 K m³, driven by a post-pandemic rebound in construction and furniture demand linked to a recovering real estate sector. This growth was further supported by the introduction of new technical standards, such as the R-029 Regulation for Structural Timber Buildings, which established safety and design requirements. The market peaked at 1 184 K m³ in 2022, propelled by a first-half surge in demand for tropical timber, which was tied to renewed construction activity and a global trend toward sustainable materials, despite ongoing sporadic COVID-19 disruptions affecting supply chains.

The market adjusted downward to 1 050 K m³ in 2023. During this period, government policy continued to favor imports through sustained tariff exemptions, while placing greater emphasis on forest certification and timber legality to ensure compliance with domestic forestry law. Concurrently, investments increased in plantation and forest management projects aimed at reducing reliance on natural forests to meet domestic demand. In 2024, the trend of product diversification continued with the entry of new market players like Maxibados and Terra, expanding the supply of wood and derivatives.

Production non coniferous roundwood in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

World map of production of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, the Dominican Republic's production of non-coniferous roundwood declined. In 2020, the country produced 1,014 thousand cubic meters, marking a slight decrease of 2.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1,042 thousand cubic meters, with the largest year-over-year increase occurring in 2018 at 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, m³

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with an 842-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 30 cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood, representing a dramatic year-over-year decline of 98.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 25,267 cubic meters, which also saw the largest increase of 1,806.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda was the primary destination for the Dominican Republic's non-coniferous roundwood exports, accounting for 80.1% of total export volume. The remaining exports were distributed among other countries.

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 Dominican Republic's non-coniferous roundwood exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 8 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp reduction of 97.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 98%, with a compound annual growth rate of -73.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of the Dominican Republic's non-coniferous roundwood in value terms were Haiti (62.1% of exports), the Turks and Caicos Islands (11.2%), and the United States (9.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 83.0% 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 non coniferous roundwood to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, m³

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. Import volumes peaked in 2019 and fell to their lowest level in 2020, with a 6.8-fold difference between the high and low points. In 2020, the Dominican Republic imported approximately 12,325 cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood, showing an 85.3% decline compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 83,626 cubic meters, which also experienced the largest increase of 319.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Throughout 2017-2020, the key sources for the Dominican Republic's non-coniferous roundwood imports in volume terms were Poland (37.2% of imports), the United States (32.1%), and Brazil (9.6%). Collectively, these three countries accounted for 78.8% of total import volume.

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

In 2020, the Dominican Republic's non-coniferous roundwood imports from abroad totaled 4,869 thousand US dollars, down by 63.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 62.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 28.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 13,334 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 22.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of non-coniferous roundwood to the Dominican Republic in value terms were the United States (44.9% of imports), Brazil (20.2%), and Gabon (9.4%). Together, these three countries formed 74.4% 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