Dominican Republic: Garlic Market Overview 2020

Garlic Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The revenue of the garlic market in the Dominican Republic amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, garlic consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Garlic consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Garlic Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, garlic production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, garlic production continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, garlic production attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, garlic production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average garlic yield in the Dominican Republic stood at X tonne per ha, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the garlic yield continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average garlic yield reached its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the average garlic yield remained 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 2018, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in the Dominican Republic amounted to X ha, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the garlic harvested area continues to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained its maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2018, the amount of garlic exported from the Dominican Republic amounted to X tonnes, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, garlic exports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, garlic exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of garlic exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, garlic exports continue to indicate a conspicuous increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tonnes), Aruba (X kg) and the U.S. (X kg) were the main destinations of garlic exports from the Dominican Republic, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada and Jamaica, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Jamaica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for garlic exported from the Dominican Republic were Haiti ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Aruba ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Haiti experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the garlic export price continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for garlic reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for garlic failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Jamaica ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Aruba ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Haiti, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Garlic Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of garlic were imported into the Dominican Republic; surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, garlic imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, garlic imports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of garlic imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, garlic imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, garlic imports attained their peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of garlic imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes) was the main garlic supplier to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to the Dominican Republic.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the garlic import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform