Yautia market in Dominican Republic

Earlier Report Observations

Yautia production in the Dominican Republic more than doubled from 31 308 tons in 2018 to 64 882 tons in 2023, with the domestic market volume expanding from 30 560 tons to 63 649 tons over the same period. This strong growth was particularly pronounced in 2020 and again during 2022-2023. The market increase in 2020 coincided with the launch of MERCADOM's strategic plan to strengthen the national fresh produce distribution network and the government's declaration of a Year of Food Consolidation, both aimed at improving supply and market access for local tubers.

A key driver of the surge in 2023 was a recorded shortage and sharp price increase for yellow yautia, attributed to production challenges and adverse climatic conditions for cultivation. These high prices incentivized farmers to boost output. Regulatory developments, such as the modernized Customs Law in 2021 facilitating trade and new mandatory food labeling rules introduced in 2022, shaped the market environment throughout the period, though their primary impact was on market structure rather than total volume growth.

Production yautia in Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Dominican Republic ranked sixth globally in yautia production volume.

Top producers of yautia, 2017-2020

World map of production of yautia, 2017-2020

Yautia production in the Dominican Republic rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, production reached 36 257 tonnes, marking a robust year-on-year increase of 19.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 30 358 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 6.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of yautia output in the Dominican Republic was 43 521 thousand US dollars, showing little change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 43 776 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 4.6%.

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

Exports yautia from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

Dominican Republic's yautia export volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 502.5 tonnes, reflecting a solid 12.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 47.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 19.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the dominant partner for yautia exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for 81.9% of total export flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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

Dominican Republic's yautia export value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 603 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 27.0% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 49.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 20.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States absorbed 82.0% of total yautia export value from the Dominican Republic, with the remaining share distributed across a wide range of smaller destinations.

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 yautia to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1.3 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 291.3 tonnes, representing a 231-fold difference between these years. In 2020, yautia deliveries to the Dominican Republic amounted to 291.3 tonnes, up by 259.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 99.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 6,337.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador (44.0% of imports in kind), Costa Rica (28.0% of imports in kind), and Peru (10.8% of imports in kind) together accounted for 82.7% of total imports in kind, serving as the main sources for yautia to the Dominican Republic.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Imports hit their minimum in 2018 at 2 thousand US dollars and reached their maximum in 2020 at 302 thousand US dollars, showing a 148-fold variation. In 2020, yautia deliveries to the Dominican Republic amounted to 302 thousand US dollars, which is 653.7% greater compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 98.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1,861.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador and Costa Rica together captured 82.2% of total import value, with the rest of the flows thinly spread across other markets.

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

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