Dominican Republic

The juice category has grown significantly in Dominican Republic in 2022 and 2023 in retail volume terms. The category has seen even stronger growth in current value terms due to inflation-driven price rises. Juice drinks (up to 24% juice) has been…

RTD tea has seen significant growth in retail value and volume terms in 2023 as the category begins its recovery from the heavy losses seen in 2021 and 2022. Sales of RTD tea experienced a dramatic decline in these two years due to the withdrawal of…

Soft drinks has continued to see healthy growth in retail volume and current value terms in 2023. Sales have been supported by consumers returning to their old consumption habits now that the pandemic is over. Although sales have seen steady growth…

Sports drinks has seen strong growth in retail volume terms in 2023, which has been in large part due to the outstanding performance of the Generade brand from Industrias San Miguel del Caribe SA. The brand has energised the category thanks to its…

The bakery industry in the Dominican Republic is mainly composed of microenterprises that are highly vulnerable to any increases in raw material costs due to their limited purchasing power. External factors such as the conflict between Ukraine and…

A sustained increase in prices has hindered the recovery of breakfast cereals. Double-digit price increases were recorded in 2022, and inflation continues to impact all categories in 2023, especially children’s cereals and muesli and granola.…

Coffee remains by far the most important area of hot drinks in Dominican Republic. Not only is the country an important coffee producer but Dominican families also have a deep-rooted habit of consuming coffee in their homes, especially fresh coffee.…

Hot drinks has continued to see dynamic growth in 2023 with this being linked largely to the performance of coffee which is the most popular option among Dominicans. Coffee is not only drunk for breakfast, but also at various times of the day, such…

After coffee, chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks is the most popular category of hot drinks in Dominican Republic. However, the category has seen a significant decline in sales in 2023 through the retail channel, which has been largely due to…

The relentless surge in prices has significantly impacted processed fruit and vegetables, resulting in a notable slowdown in retail volume growth across the categories, with consumers shifting towards fresh produce in search of better prices. The…