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Potato market in Dominica

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The potato market in Dominica experienced notable fluctuations in volume from 2018 to 2023. Domestic production remained steady at around 148–150 tons per year, while imports varied significantly, driving most of the changes in total market size.

Market volume peaked at 694 tons in 2020, largely due to a jump in imports to 546 tons. This was followed by a sharp contraction in 2021, when imports fell and market size dropped to 493 tons. Imports recovered somewhat in 2022, lifting the market to 550 tons, but declined again in 2023, bringing market volume down to 467 tons.

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 Dominica
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Dominica 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production potato in Dominica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Dominica produced 148.0 t of potatoes, a figure that remained virtually unchanged from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 148.0 t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a decrease of 0.1%, while the largest increase was observed in 2019 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	(0.0%)	0.0%	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Dominica

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, showing a 25-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Dominica exported 0.4 t of potatoes, marking a sharp year-over-year increase of 229.2%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1.9 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a decrease of 93.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2 420.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 420.0%	(93.7%)	229.2%	74.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Antigua and Barbuda, and Montserrat formed the core group of markets for potato exports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 60.5% of exports, Antigua and Barbuda for 11.3%, and Montserrat for 4.8%. Together, these three markets represented 76.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values varied significantly, with a 38-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, foreign potato supplies from Dominica stood at 0.6 K $ US, showing an increase of 232.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 4.6 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a decrease of 95.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 3 693.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 693.5%	(95.8%)	232.2%	74.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands remained the primary market for potato exports in value terms, accounting for 71.5% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to Dominica

Imports in kind, t

Potato imports to Dominica increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 546.5 t, representing a year-over-year rise of 38.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 56.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	3.8%	38.9%	16.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United States, and Canada were the main sources of potato imports in kind for Dominica. The Netherlands accounted for 49.3% of imports, the United States for 21.6%, and Canada for 15.0%. Together, these three countries represented 85.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Dominica's potato imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 580.4 K $ US, which is 9.8% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 79%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.1%	26.3%	9.8%	21.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the Netherlands, and France formed the main cluster of markets for potato imports in value terms. The United States accounted for 43.5% of imports, the Netherlands for 25.1%, and France for 21.3%. Together, these three countries represented 90.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io