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Dominican Republic - Dog And Cat Food - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Dog and Cat Food in the Dominican Republic - 2023

Price for Dog and Cat Food in the Dominican Republic (CIF) - 2023

The average dog and cat food import price stood at $1,823 per ton in March 2023, increasing by 18% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when the average import price increased by 21% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $1,968 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to March 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($4,632 per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($850 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Dog and Cat Food in the Dominican Republic (FOB) - 2022

The average dog and cat food export price stood at $1,600 per ton in 2022, jumping by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,646 per ton), while the average price for exports to Haiti ($499 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 the Netherlands (+30.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dog and Cat Food in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of dog and cat food decreased by -10% to 13K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +21.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports declined to $16M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $19M, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Dog and Cat Food in the Dominican Republic (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	3.3	4.9	5.8	6.0	22.1%
Mexico	2.2	3.3	3.9	4.0	22.1%
France	1.7	2.4	3.1	3.3	24.7%
Costa Rica	1.0	0.7	0.6	0.8	-7.2%
Honduras	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	6.3%
Brazil	0.3	0.5	0.8	0.5	18.6%
Guatemala	0.3	0.5	0.4	0.5	18.6%
Argentina	0.3	0.5	0.2	0.3	0.0%
Others	0.2	0.3	3.7	0.4	26.0%
Total	9.8	13.7	19.2	16.5	19.0%

Top Suppliers of Dog and Cat Food to the Dominican Republic in 2022:

United States (4.2K tons)
Mexico (3.5K tons)
Costa Rica (1.1K tons)
France (1.0K tons)
Honduras (0.8K tons)
Brazil (0.7K tons)
Argentina (0.7K tons)
Guatemala (0.6K tons)

Exports of Dog and Cat Food in the Dominican Republic

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of dog and cat food decreased by -43% to 400 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 2,215% against the previous year.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports reduced to $640K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,015% against the previous year.

Export of Dog and Cat Food in the Dominican Republic (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Aruba	1.1	50.1	38.3	185	452.0%
Haiti	21.2	300	23.9	157	94.9%
Curacao	2.1	73.5	22.3	108	271.9%
United States	0.4	17.8	17.9	86.7	500.7%
Netherlands	0.1	17.8	8.4	40.9	642.3%
Poland	N/A	N/A	531	N/A	0%
Others	2.8	127	51.5	61.8	180.5%
Total	27.7	586	693	640	184.8%

Top Export Markets for Dog and Cat Food from the Dominican Republic in 2022:

Haiti (315.1 tons)
Aruba (29.4 tons)
Curacao (20.0 tons)
United States (13.1 tons)
Netherlands (7.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for dog and cat food in the Dominican Republic. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10921030 - Dog or cat food, p.r.s.

Country coverage:

Dominican Republic

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023