Earlier Report Observations
From 2018 to 2023, the sweet potato market volume in Dominica showed relative stability, moving within a narrow band between 2 180 and 2 232 tons. The physical market size experienced a slight overall contraction from 2 232 tons in 2018 to 2 220 tons in 2023, with a notable dip to 2 180 tons in 2022.
Domestic production demonstrated a gradual upward trend over the period, increasing from 2 307 tons in 2018 to 2 363 tons in 2023 and reaching a high of 2 381 tons in 2020. Export volumes were more variable, rising from 75 tons in 2018 to 144 tons in 2023 but with significant yearly fluctuations, including a peak of 180 tons in 2020.
In value terms, the market displayed a clear recovery and growth trajectory after 2019. The market value climbed from $7.7 million in 2019 to $9.2 million in 2023, indicating an increase in monetary turnover even as physical volumes remained largely steady.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.2. In value
- 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Dominica
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Dominica
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production sweet potatoe in Dominica
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Top producers of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020
World map of production of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020
Dominica's sweet potato production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 381 tonnes of sweet potatoes, marking a modest increase of 2.9% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 307 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 0.9%.
Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (0.9%) | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
In value, 2017-2020, K $ US
In 2020, the value of sweet potato output in Dominica reached 8 726 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate rise of 7.8% from 2019. Over the span from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 17.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.6%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 4.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 14.9%.
Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 14.9% | (4.8%) | 7.8% | 5.6% |
Exports sweet potatoe from Dominica
Exports in kind, t
Dominica's sweet potato export volume has expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 179.7 tonnes of sweet potatoes, showing a sharp increase of 71.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 254.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 52.5%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 47.5% | 40.0% | 71.7% | 52.5% |
Between 2017 and 2020, Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, and the British Virgin Islands were the primary destinations for Dominica's sweet potato exports in volume terms. Antigua and Barbuda accounted for 46.0% of exports, Montserrat for 12.3%, and the British Virgin Islands for 10.3%. Together, these three markets absorbed 68.6% of total sweet potato exports from Dominica.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, K $ US
Sweet potato exports from Dominica have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 658.6 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep improvement of 79.8% over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 308.7%, with an average annual rate of 59.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 70.9% | 33.0% | 79.8% | 59.9% |
From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, and the British Virgin Islands were the main destinations for Dominica's sweet potato exports in value terms. Antigua and Barbuda represented 46.5% of export value, Montserrat 12.0%, and the British Virgin Islands 10.0%. Collectively, these three accounted for 68.5% of total export flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Dominica in value, 2017-2020
Imports sweet potatoe to Dominica
Imports in kind, t
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
Imports in value, K $ US
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
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