Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the Dominican Republic - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the Dominican Republic (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the Dominican Republic (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the Dominican Republic
4. Exports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the Dominican Republic

Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the Dominican Republic (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s stood at $80 per unit in 2022, waning by -20.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 171%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $148 per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +7.2% per year.

Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the Dominican Republic (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s stood at $28 per unit in 2022, falling by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 52%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $40 per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -1.6% per year.

Imports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s, when their volume decreased by -83.3% to 1 units. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 6 units, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s reduced remarkably to $80 in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $603 in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) to the Dominican Republic in 2022:

1. United States (1.0 units)

Exports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the Dominican Republic

For the fourth year in a row, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in shipments abroad of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s, which increased by 18% to 45 units in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +73.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s expanded notably to $1.3K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +13.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) from the Dominican Republic in 2022:

1. United States (45.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform