Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Dominican Republic, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in the Dominican Republic fluctuated moderately, ranging from 10 510 t to 11 165 t. Domestic production gradually increased from 8 308 t to 8 839 t, while imports varied, dropping sharply in 2019 before recovering in 2020.

The market surged in 2021, reaching 13 373 t, a 19.9% increase, driven by a 24.8% rise in production to 11 028 t. That same year, African swine fever (ASF) was detected in at least 11 provinces, which later impacted the swine sector. In 2022, market volume fell to 11 015 t as production dropped by 27.4% due to ASF, increasing reliance on imports, which grew by 28.1% to 3 005 t.

The decline continued in 2023, with market volume down to 9 591 t as production decreased further by 11.8% and imports fell by 15.9%. Regulatory changes, including the implementation of front-of-pack nutritional warning labels and updated standards for edible fat labeling, introduced additional compliance requirements. By 2024, imports of pig fat had risen to 3 465 t, highlighting sustained dependence on foreign supplies amid constrained domestic production.

Production pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

The Dominican Republic's production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 8 839 tonnes, marking a 1.1% year-on-year increase. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4.5%, which translates to an average annual growth 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%. Conversely, the largest increase occurred in 2019, when production jumped by 5.3%.

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

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The export data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 0.0 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 0.2 tonnes, creating a 25-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports from the Dominican Republic stood at 0.1 tonnes, representing a sharp 68.0% drop compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 88.4%, whereas the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a dramatic surge of 2 377.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated the export market, accounting for 72.8% of total exports in kind. The remaining volume was distributed among numerous countries, each with relatively small individual 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

Export values have experienced irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest point was in 2018 at 0.4 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 1 thousand US dollars, resulting in a 3.4-fold gap. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 58.9% decrease from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 68.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 242.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Haiti and the United States were the primary destinations for exports in value terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total export 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 pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the Dominican Republic imported 2 313 tonnes of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, which represents a 31.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 29.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 9.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 1 766 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 2 858 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 38.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 60.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the key and nearly exclusive source for imports in kind of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to the Dominican Republic, making up 99.9% of total import 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 imported pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat valued at 1 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep 39.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 65.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 23.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 55.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States effectively concentrated imports in value terms of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to the Dominican Republic, holding a 99.8% share of total import flows.

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

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