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Tomato market in Dominican Republic

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh tomatoes in the Dominican Republic fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 227.7 thousand tons and peaking at 249.8 thousand tons in 2023. After a steady increase through 2020, the market contracted in 2021 and 2022 before rebounding strongly the following year.

In 2020, the implementation of MERCADOM's strategic plan for 2020-2024 fostered a more organized and hygienic commercial environment at Merca Santo Domingo, supporting stable market volumes during that period. By 2023, the local tomato sector was reported to generate over RD$100 million monthly, with production almost entirely directed toward domestic consumption, highlighting its economic significance.

Trade agreements such as the free trade pact with the United States and Central America continued to shape import tariff conditions, while global trends like rising demand for organic tomatoes in high-income markets exerted indirect influence on the Dominican market structure through 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 tomato in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tomato production in the Dominican Republic has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 264.7 thousand tons of tomatoes, marking a slight gain of 1.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 35.4%, which equates to an annualized growth rate of 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.3%	7.7%	1.2%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Tomato production in the Dominican Republic has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 363.3 million US dollars, corresponding to a solid increase of 12.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 36.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.1%	2.4%	12.6%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, tomato exports from the Dominican Republic amounted to 15 902 tons, which is 7.9% more than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 18.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.2%	(3.7%)	7.9%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Haiti, and France consistently held the leading positions in the country structure of tomato exports in kind. The United States accounted for 60.4% of exports, Haiti for 18.6%, and France for 16.0%, jointly representing 95.0% 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

In 2020, exported tomato volumes from the Dominican Republic reached 21 828 thousand US dollars, up by 20.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 23.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 8.4%.

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	12.3%	(8.4%)	20.1%	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, tomato exports in value terms from the Dominican Republic were largely concentrated on the United States, which accounted for 79.7% of total flows. Other countries together formed the residual share.

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 tomato to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports varied significantly, with a low of 29 tons recorded in 2019 and a high in 2017, showing an 18-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic imported a total of tomato equivalent to a sharp rise of 100.1% versus the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 89.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(89.5%)	(47.0%)	100.1%	(51.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti, the United States, and Italy together accounted for 67.9% of total tomato imports in kind to the Dominican Republic. Haiti led with 58.3% of imports, followed by the United States at 8.6%, and Italy at 1.0%, making them the main sources during this period.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports changed significantly, with a low of 46 thousand US dollars in 2019 and a peak in 2017, showing a 9.4-fold difference. In 2020, the Dominican Republic's tomato imports tallied 149 thousand US dollars, representing an intense increase of 221.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 87.2%.

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	(87.2%)	(16.6%)	221.6%	(29.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti and the United States retained their positions as the main suppliers of tomato to the Dominican Republic, with a combined share of 11.0% 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