Tomato market in Dominica

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh tomatoes in Dominica expanded from 2018 to 2020, reaching a peak volume of 438 t. This growth was followed by a contraction in 2021, after which the market stabilized and gradually recovered through 2023.

Domestic tomato production showed a steady upward trend over the period, increasing from 420 t in 2018 to 427 t in 2023. Imports, however, were volatile, with a notable surge in 2019 that contributed to the overall supply increase that year.

After the 2021 dip, market volume regained ground, ending the period at 435 t in 2023, close to the earlier high, with production remaining stable and imports fluctuating moderately.

Production tomato in Dominica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Tomato production in Dominica has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 429.8 t of tomatoes, marking a 1.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of tomato output in Dominica was 2 027 K $ US, representing a 0.9% decrease from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 900 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 8.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports tomato from Dominica

Exports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export levels varied significantly, with a 3.4-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Dominica exported 888 kg of tomatoes, a sharp contraction of 22.9% compared to 2019. The peak was in 2019 at 1 152 kg, with the largest increase that year at 108.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands were the primary buyers of tomatoes from Dominica, accounting for a combined 92.6% of total exports in kind, with other countries making up the remainder.

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, $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. The lowest value was registered in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.3 times. In 2020, tomato exports from Dominica amounted to 4 189 $ US, a strong year-on-year decline of 24.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 554 $ US, with the largest increase that year at 122.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands together accounting for 92.7% of total flows, while other partners formed a residual portion.

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

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

Imports tomato to Dominica

Imports in kind, kg

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this period. Volumes dropped to a minimum in 2018 and climbed to a maximum in 2019, showing a 3.4-fold shift. In 2020, tomato imports to Dominica totaled 8 950 kg, a solid decrease of 23.4% year-on-year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 3 482 kg, and the highest was in 2019 at 11 684 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 55.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 235.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure of imports in kind was dominated by the United States and France, which jointly accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed an unstable trend during this timeframe. A 2.8-fold variation was observed between the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, Dominica imported approximately 12 744 $ US of tomatoes, corresponding to a fall of 37.2% year-on-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 245 $ US, and the highest in 2019 at 20 283 $ US. The largest decline was in 2018 at 59.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 180.0%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States and France captured most of the imports in value terms, jointly taking 99.8% of total flows.

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

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