Dominican Republic: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican fruit and berry market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Fruit And Berry Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, fruit and berry production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average fruit and berry yield in the Dominican Republic rose modestly to X tons per ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of fruits and berries in the Dominican Republic reduced to X ha, waning by X% on 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fruit and berry harvested area increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, exports of fruits and berries from the Dominican Republic declined dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were imported into the Dominican Republic; rising by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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