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Semi-milled or wholly milled 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 market for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in the Dominican Republic showed considerable variation between 2018 and 2023. Market volume began at 612.0 thousand tons in 2018, declined to 592.1 thousand tons in 2019, and then recovered to 615.0 thousand tons in 2020. A major expansion followed in 2021, with the market reaching a peak of 687.1 thousand tons.

This 2021 peak coincided with domestic production rising to 650.2 thousand tons, while imports held stable at 37.0 thousand tons. The subsequent two years saw a contraction, as production fell to 637.5 thousand tons in 2022 and 586.2 thousand tons in 2023. Imports also decreased significantly in 2022, contributing to a reduction in overall market volume to 659.5 thousand tons and then 608.6 thousand tons in 2023.

Data for 2024 indicates a notable change in trade patterns, with imports jumping to 213.9 thousand tons, although the complete market volume for the year is not yet available.

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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, the Dominican Republic produced 578.1 thousand tonnes of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, marking a 1.6% year-on-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 596.6 thousand tonnes, which represented a 6.6% increase. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	(4.6%)	1.6%	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 7.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 23 tonnes of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, which was 68.8% lower than the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 102 tonnes, reflecting a substantial increase of 677.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	677.9%	(29.5%)	(68.8%)	19.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti and the United States were the primary destinations for exports in kind, together accounting for 80.4% of total flows. Other partners individually contributed much less significantly.

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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a two-fold difference. In 2020, the Dominican Republic's semi-milled or wholly milled rice exports amounted to 82 thousand US dollars, representing a 34.2% decline from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 154 thousand US dollars, which saw a 98.6% increase.

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	98.6%	(19.1%)	(34.2%)	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Finland, Haiti, and the United States formed the key group of partners for exports in value terms of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from the Dominican Republic. Finland accounted for 22.2% of exports in value terms, Haiti for 21.1%, and the United States for 16.7%, jointly representing 60.0% of total 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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

Imported volumes of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in the Dominican Republic increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 36 904 tonnes, reflecting a sharp increase of 60.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 10.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 15 485 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 62.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(62.4%)	48.2%	60.8%	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure of imports in kind was dominated by the United States, which consistently accounted for 98.3% of total 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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, while the highest occurred in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.9 times. In 2020, the Dominican Republic imported semi-milled or wholly milled rice valued at 11 555 thousand US dollars, which was 75.9% higher than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 44.2%.

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	(44.2%)	(7.5%)	75.9%	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017 to 2020, the United States effectively monopolised imports in value terms of semi-milled or wholly milled rice to the Dominican Republic, taking 97.4% 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