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Palm nuts and kernels market in Dominican Republic

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of palm nuts and kernels in the Dominican Republic increased consistently from 264.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 331.6 thousand tons in 2023. This represents a total growth of 25% over the six-year period, with annual growth rates ranging between 4% and 5%.

The market volume expanded by nearly 67 thousand tons, reflecting steady domestic production without any imports or exports. The upward trajectory was uninterrupted, indicating stable demand and supply conditions within the country.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production palm nuts and kernels in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

The Dominican Republic was among the world's leading producers of palm nuts and kernels from 2017 to 2020, ranking 27th globally by production volume.

Top producers of palm nuts and kernels, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of palm nuts and kernels, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Palm nuts and kernels production in the Dominican Republic increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 291.3 thousand tonnes, marking a 4.8% year-over-year advance. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	5.1%	4.8%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm nuts and kernels from Dominican Republic

Market reports indicate that there were no exports of palm nuts and kernels from the Dominican Republic between 2017 and 2020.

Imports palm nuts and kernels to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 250-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic imported 250.0 kg of palm nuts and kernels, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 250.0 kg, with the largest increase that year reaching 24 900.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	24 900.0%	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile remained the dominant and nearly exclusive source for imports of palm nuts and kernels to the Dominican Republic, accounting for 99.8% of the total.

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, $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, showing a 138-fold difference. In 2020, shipments of palm nuts and kernels to the Dominican Republic from abroad totalled 2 254 US dollars, indicating a solid decrease of 14.3% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 630 US dollars, with the largest increase that year reaching 13 660.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	13 660.2%	(14.3%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, virtually all imports of palm nuts and kernels to the Dominican Republic in value terms were linked to Chile, which accounted for 99.6% of total flows.

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