Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wheat bran, sharps and residues in the Dominican Republic expanded strongly from 2018 to 2023. Market volume more than doubled, starting at 44.3 thousand tons in 2018 and reaching 94.1 thousand tons in 2023. A sharp increase in 2020 lifted the market to 87.8 thousand tons, followed by a peak of 101.3 thousand tons in 2021. After a contraction in 2022, the market recovered in 2023.

Growth in 2021 coincided with the entry into force of Law 225-20 on comprehensive solid waste management and co‑processing. This legislation established extended producer responsibility, obliging companies to actively manage the lifecycle of their products and by‑products, including plans for reintegration into the circular economy. The regulatory push encouraged greater utilization of wheat milling residues, supporting production which reached 105.2 thousand tons and contributed to the record market volume that year.

The market fluctuated after 2021, falling to 82.6 thousand tons in 2022 before rebounding to 94.1 thousand tons in 2023. The overall upward trend across the period reflects the market's responsiveness to regulatory incentives for valorizing agricultural by‑products.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Dominican Republic

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Top producers of wheat bran, sharps and residues, 2017-2020

World map of production of wheat bran, sharps and residues, 2017-2020

The Dominican Republic has seen wheat bran, sharps, and residues production rise for the third year in a row. In 2020, production reached 95 200 tonnes, marking a significant 52.0% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 58.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 16.5%.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Dominican Republic

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Export volumes showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2020 at 7 509 tonnes, which represented a sharp 22.0% decline from the year before. In contrast, exports peaked in 2018 at 16 671 tonnes, creating a 2.2-fold difference between the highest and lowest years. The largest annual decrease was recorded in 2019 at 42.3%, while the biggest increase happened in 2018 with a 104.4% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Haiti was the primary and nearly exclusive market for the Dominican Republic's wheat bran, sharps, and residues exports, accounting for 99.5% of total shipments.

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

World map of product's exports from Dominican Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of wheat bran, sharps, and residues exports from the Dominican Republic fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 357 thousand US dollars, down 21.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 28.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 579 thousand US dollars. The largest annual decrease occurred in 2019 at 32.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with a 35.9% rise.

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

During 2017-2020, 99.6% of the Dominican Republic's wheat bran, sharps, and residues export value was directed to Haiti, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the Dominican Republic imported 144 tonnes of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, representing a steep 96.6% decrease compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to the Dominican Republic were almost entirely concentrated in Nigeria, which accounted for 91.8% of total volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The Dominican Republic imported 82 thousand US dollars worth of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in 2020, reflecting a 90.3% decrease from 2019.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the geographical distribution of import value was primarily determined by Nigeria and the United States, which together accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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