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Sugar cane 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 sugar cane market in the Dominican Republic displayed considerable volume variability from 2018 to 2023. After a steep decline in 2019, the market embarked on a recovery path, culminating in a peak in 2022 before experiencing a slight downturn in the final year.

Market volume fell by 16% in 2019 to 4 896 thousand tonnes. It then grew by 9% in 2020, followed by further increases of 4% in 2021 and 5% in 2022, reaching 5 800 thousand tonnes. In 2023, volume contracted by 2%, settling at 5 669 thousand tonnes.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic 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 sugar cane in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the Dominican Republic ranked as the 30th largest producer of sugar cane from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, the Dominican Republic produced 5 317 thousand tons of sugar cane, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, overall production declined by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 896 thousand tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 5 809 thousand tons. The most significant drop was in 2019, when production fell by 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(15.7%)	8.6%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Sugar cane production in the Dominican Republic declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 4 366 million US dollars, down 0.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 259 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 29.7% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 26.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.6%	(29.7%)	(0.7%)	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar cane from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Exports varied significantly, with a 2.1-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2017. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 33 186 kilograms of sugar cane, a modest decline of 4.0% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 48 092 kilograms. The largest decrease was in 2019, falling by 28.1%, while the most substantial increase was in 2018, surging by 114.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	114.0%	(28.1%)	(4.0%)	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for sugar cane exports in kind were the United States, accounting for 56.7% of exports, France with 14.5%, and the Turks and Caicos Islands at 12.7%. Together, these three markets represented 83.9% 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, $ US

Export trends were unstable throughout this period. There was a 2.5-fold variation between the high in 2018 and the low in 2017. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported sugar cane worth 27 252 US dollars, a 12.3% decrease year-over-year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 51 818 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 40.0% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 154.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	154.6%	(40.0%)	(12.3%)	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States was the dominant market for sugar cane exports in value terms, making up 68.6% of exports, followed by France at 10.1% and Canada at 6.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 85.4% of total export value.

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 sugar cane to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of sugar cane to the Dominican Republic in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in the United States, which held a 100.0% share.

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