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Yams 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 yams in the Dominican Republic expanded from 31 702 tons in 2018 to 48 110 tons in 2023, representing a 52% increase over the period. After a contraction to 30 807 tons in 2020, the market recovered and entered a phase of accelerated growth, adding nearly 10 000 tons per year in 2022 and 2023.

Domestic production was the primary driver, rising from 32 255 tons to 48 673 tons. Exports remained modest, while imports were negligible except for a small volume in 2022. The production surge in 2022 and 2023, with annual gains exceeding 9 000 tons, directly fueled the market's volume expansion.

In 2024, the authorities established new mandatory front-of-pack nutritional labeling rules for pre-packaged foods and strengthened sanitary oversight through increased licensing. Furthermore, record tourism numbers boosted demand for frozen food products, a category that includes frozen yams.

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, 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, 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, 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 yams in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Dominican Republic ranked as the 28th largest producer of yams worldwide.

Top producers of yams, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yams, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, the Dominican Republic produced 31 049 tons of yams, marking a 6.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	3.0%	(6.6%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Yam production in the Dominican Republic declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 25 581 thousand US dollars, which is 12.4% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 20.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 7.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 32 947 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	(11.4%)	(12.4%)	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yams from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.1-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported 241.8 tons of yams, representing a sharp decline of 34.3% compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 552.8 tons, with the largest increase that year at 209.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	209.2%	(33.4%)	(34.3%)	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Haiti were the dominant markets for yam exports in kind, together accounting for 88.3% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

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

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and reached their highest in 2018, with a 3.3-fold variation between these years. In 2020, the Dominican Republic exported yams worth 199.2 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a significant drop of 38.4% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 564.7 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 228.7%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 42.7%.

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	228.7%	(42.7%)	(38.4%)	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was primarily shaped by the United States and Haiti, which together accounted for 88.4% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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 yams to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Colombia was the core market for yam imports in kind, representing 82.7% of total flows.

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

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	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, two markets—Colombia and the United States—were the primary destinations for yam imports in value terms to the Dominican Republic, with a combined share of 74.3% of total flows.

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