Dominican Republic - Cocoa Butter - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Dominican Republic - Cocoa Butter - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Cocoa Butter Price in the Dominican Republic - 2023

Contents:

  1. Cocoa Butter Price in the Dominican Republic (FOB) - 2023
  2. Cocoa Butter Price in the Dominican Republic (CIF) - 2022
  3. Cocoa Butter Exports in the Dominican Republic
  4. Cocoa Butter Imports in the Dominican Republic

Cocoa Butter Price in the Dominican Republic (FOB) - 2023

The average cocoa butter export price stood at $5,285 per ton in March 2023, growing by 16% against the previous month. In general, the export price posted a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 155% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $18,595 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to March 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($20,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($4,637 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cocoa Butter Price in the Dominican Republic (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average cocoa butter import price amounted to $6,876 per ton, which is down by -25.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 107% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $11,800 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +7.4% per year.

Cocoa Butter Exports in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, cocoa butter exports from the Dominican Republic fell sharply to 831 tons, which is down by -38.4% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 54%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.3K tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cocoa butter exports shrank significantly to $4.4M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $6.6M, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Export of Cocoa Butter in the Dominican Republic (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States0.21.01.52.2122.4%
Germany0.70.80.91.219.7%
Netherlands4.92.84.10.7-47.7%
France0.5N/A0.10.1-41.5%
BelgiumN/AN/AN/A0.10%
OthersN/A0.1N/A0.10.0%
Total6.24.76.64.4-10.8%

Top Export Markets for Cocoa Butter from the Dominican Republic in 2022:

  1. United States (495.0 tons)
  2. Germany (144.0 tons)
  3. Netherlands (138.4 tons)
  4. Belgium (20.7 tons)
  5. France (20.0 tons)

Cocoa Butter Imports in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, approx. 18 tons of cocoa butter were imported into the Dominican Republic; surging by 4,606% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cocoa butter imports soared to $127K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cocoa Butter in the Dominican Republic (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States0.40.72.7126580.4%
BelgiumN/AN/AN/A0.90%
Others21.30.31.00.4-73.4%
Total21.71.03.612780.2%

Top Suppliers of Cocoa Butter to the Dominican Republic in 2022:

  1. United States (18.2 tons)
  2. Belgium (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Dominican Republic

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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