Dominican Republic

While higher retail prices and lower spending power led to more conscious consumption in 2022, special promotional days provided a welcome boost to value sales throughout the year. Black Friday hosted between the 24 and 27th of November was such an…

In 2023, retail adult incontinence goods in the Dominican Republic recorded double-digit retail value growth while retail volume sales remained positive. Despite inflationary pressures and the rising cost of living, the product is considered a daily…

Following significant price increases in 2022, prices continue to rise in 2023, albeit at a lower rate. The implementation of the government’s zero tariff policy for basic basket goods to bring some relief to the country’s most vulnerable consumers…

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…

In 2023, the Dominican economy showed moderate growth although GDP remains lower than before the pandemic. This low growth in the economy, combined with a period of higher living costs, led consumers to prioritise their purchases. In beauty and…

In 2023, floor polish showed steady growth in retail volume terms. However, this product is increasingly impacted by surface care and floor cleaning alternatives, which claim to polish surfaces as well as providing cleaning and disinfection…

While sales are still relatively low, there is an appetite for plant-based dairy and it is expected to register very healthy current value and volume growth in 2023. Value sales are largely driven by younger consumers, which consider plant-based…

Although economic freedom is slipping, the Dominican Republic enjoys political stability, but corruption remains endemic. Economic performance has been solid, but is slowing and remains dependent on tourism, whilst the country continues to attract…

Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions in the country and higher prices for just about everything, paediatric consumer health managed to record positive growth over the review period and in 2023, reflecting the importance families place on the…

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…