Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-rendered pig fat in the Dominican Republic fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, reaching a high of 13 373 tons in 2021 after gradual growth from 11 165 tons in 2018. This was followed by a significant contraction to 9 591 tons by 2023.

Domestic production mirrored this pattern, rising to 11 028 tons in 2021 before falling back, while imports varied year-to-year, contributing to overall market supply. The decline in both production and imports after 2021 led to the reduced market volume in 2022 and 2023.

Imports rebounded in 2024, reaching 3 465 tons, as the authorities updated certificates and lists of establishments authorized for meat imports, and maintained import quotas under the DR-CAFTA trade agreement. These measures facilitated market access for foreign suppliers, addressing the ongoing shortfall in local pork production which covered only 46% of consumption.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Dominican Republic

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Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in the Dominican Republic has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 8 839 tonnes, marking a slight year-on-year gain of 1.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.5%, which translates to an average annual rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 8 308 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 1.7%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase at 5.3%.

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

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Dominican Republic

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The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with an 8.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from the Dominican Republic totaled 0.1 tonnes, representing a significant gain of 448.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 88.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti and the United States were the primary markets for exports in kind, together accounting for 98.8% of total flows, while other destinations had relatively minor shares.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. From the low in 2018 to the high in 2017, volumes varied by a factor of 3.2. In 2020, cross-border shipments of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from the Dominican Republic totaled 1 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic decrease of 29.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 68.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 99.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from the Dominican Republic were heavily concentrated on Haiti and the United States, whose combined share reached 100.0% of total flows.

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-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Dominican Republic

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In 2020, the Dominican Republic's import volume of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat totaled 2 313 tonnes, corresponding to a steep increase of 30.9% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 766 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 2 858 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 38.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 60.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was by far the main source for imports in kind of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to the Dominican Republic, accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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 volume of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat imports amounted to 3 537 thousand US dollars, up by 39.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 65.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 23.8%, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 55.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to the Dominican Republic was supplied almost exclusively by the United States, which absorbed 99.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

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