Dominican Republic: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose markedly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from the Dominican Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold. Haiti (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Haiti, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Suriname ($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 Trinidad and Tobago (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the amount of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations imported into the Dominican Republic declined slightly to X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reached $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Trinidad and Tobago ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Trinidad and Tobago amounted to $X per ton.

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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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