Pig offal market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for pig offal in the Dominican Republic grew from 3 675 t in 2018 to 3 884 t in 2020, then jumped sharply to 5 057 t in 2021. This was followed by a two-year contraction, with the market falling to 3 757 t in 2022 and 3 372 t in 2023.

Domestic production mirrored this movement, rising to 4 726 t in 2021 before dropping to 3 028 t in 2023. Imports provided supplementary supply, increasing more than threefold to 331 t in 2021 and remaining elevated, reaching 432 t in 2024.

Regional consumer preferences in Latin America, such as a tendency toward fresh or refrigerated meat over frozen products and a growing interest in sustainable proteins, influence the market environment. Innovations in packaging for longer shelf life and minimally processed foods are also relevant trends for the meat and offal sector.

Production pig offal in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

Pig offal production in the Dominican Republic has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3,788 tons of pig offal, representing a 1.1% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3,560 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 1.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase at 5.3%.

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

Exports pig offal from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. From 2017 to 2018, exports fluctuated dramatically, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 27 times. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 0.0 tons of pig offal, which is 20.0% lower than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 tons, marking the largest decline of 96.3%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 1,150.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the nearly exclusive buyer of pig offal from the Dominican Republic, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in kind.

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 market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. Exports varied significantly, with an 11-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 0.1 thousand US dollars of pig offal, indicating a modest reduction of 7.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 90.9%. The most notable increase was in 2019, with a rise of 214.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States played a dominant role in the value of pig offal exports from the Dominican Republic, consistently representing 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 pig offal to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their maximum in 2018 and fell to the lowest point in 2017, with a difference of 1.8 times between these years. In 2020, pig offal deliveries to the Dominican Republic amounted to 95.6 tons, marking a substantial advance of 12.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 114.2 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 25.5%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 77.1%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in kind was dominated by a single market: the United States, with a share of 99.6% 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

Pig offal shipments to the Dominican Republic from abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 986.9 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic increase of 35.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 79.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, 99.3% of total imports in value terms of pig offal to the Dominican Republic was directed to the United States, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

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