Dominican Republic: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican eggplant market stood at $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, eggplant production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated pronounced 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average eggplant yield in the Dominican Republic declined to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The eggplant yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of eggplants (aubergines) in the Dominican Republic dropped to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2023, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after eight years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Haiti (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled X%. 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, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at 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).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, eggplant export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Haiti ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2023, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, eggplant imports stood at $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform