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Rice market in Dominican Republic

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The rice market in the Dominican Republic experienced significant growth from 2018 to 2021, with volume increasing from 909 thousand tons to a peak of 1 043 thousand tons. This represented a cumulative rise of nearly 15% over three years, driven by years of steady expansion.

After reaching its highest point in 2021, the market volume began to moderate. It saw a slight decline to 1 028 thousand tons in 2022, followed by a more pronounced contraction to 948 thousand tons in 2023. The latter drop brought the market size back close to levels seen earlier in the period.

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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 rice in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, the Dominican Republic produced 934.8 thousand tons of rice, representing a 1.7% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 3.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 965.3 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.7%, while the most significant increase was observed in 2018 with a 6.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	(4.7%)	1.7%	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rice from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020, while the highest was in 2018, with a 14.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 3 805 tons of rice, marking an 85.7% decrease year-over-year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 56 067 tons, which represented a 270.1% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	270.1%	(52.4%)	(85.7%)	(36.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti was the primary and nearly exclusive market for rice exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for 99.5% 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 Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was observed in 2020, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 11.8 times. In 2020, the Dominican Republic's rice exports amounted to 2 031 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decline of 85.1% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 23 910 thousand US dollars, which represented a 104.3% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	104.3%	(42.9%)	(85.1%)	(44.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, virtually all rice exports from the Dominican Republic in value terms were directed to Haiti, which accounted for 98.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rice to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018, while the highest was in 2017, with a 140-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic's rice imports reached 36 933 tons, representing a 60.3% increase compared to 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 295 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 99.3% decrease, while the most significant increase was observed in 2019 with a 7 721.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.3%)	7 721.5%	60.3%	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States almost entirely determined the geographical structure of rice imports to the Dominican Republic, with a share of 98.1% 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 Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019, while the highest was in 2017, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of rice to the Dominican Republic amounted to 20 460 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 75.7% year-over-year gain. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 11 645 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 43.8% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(43.8%)	(8.0%)	75.7%	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States served as the main source for rice imports to the Dominican Republic, consistently absorbing 97.0% of total imports in value terms.

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