Dominican Republic: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican market for household and sanitary articles of paper rose slightly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from the Dominican Republic

For the third year in a row, the Dominican Republic recorded decline in overseas shipments of household and sanitary articles of paper, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Haiti (X tons) and Jamaica (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from the Dominican Republic, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Jamaica (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from the Dominican Republic were the United States ($X), Haiti ($X) and Jamaica ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Jamaica, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jamaica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Haiti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Haiti (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into the Dominican Republic

For the fourth year in a row, the Dominican Republic recorded decline in supplies from abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to the Dominican Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. Mexico, Colombia, Singapore, China, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to the Dominican Republic were El Salvador ($X), the United States ($X) and Colombia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Indonesia, China, Singapore, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform