Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic enjoys increasing economic freedom and political stability, although relations with its neighbour remain stressed. Economic momentum is set to recover strongly and inflation is now within its target range, but the external…

The frugal consumption habits adopted by Dominicans during periods of high inflation led consumers to seek more affordable options for their snacking occasions in 2024, which supported growth in categories associated with bread consumption, such as…

The stabilisation of prices has helped balance the increase in out-of-home dining occasions that followed the full reopening of the economy. As a result, the sauces, dips, and condiments category has experienced a flat performance in volume terms in…

As inflation levels have decreased, Dominican consumers have increased their discretionary spending, leading to growth in the meals and soups market in both volume and value terms in 2024. Following a period of high inflation in 2023, driven by…

The stabilisation of international raw material prices and the US dollar has positively impacted the Dominican Republic's edible oils market, resulting in a modest increase in volume sales between 2023 and 2024. The market had previously been…

In 2024, the easing of inflation levels has significantly influenced Dominican consumers’ spending patterns, allowing for increased expenditure on categories that are considered non-essential. As a result, many consumers have taken advantage of…

Wound care in the Dominican Republic is expected to register a moderate increase in current value sales, though constant value sales are expected to fall, as rising costs continue to hit profit margins. Volume sales are also expected to fall. This is…

The wonder weight loss drug, that is traded under names such as Ozempic or Wegovy, is leading to reduced demand for weight management and wellbeing products in the Dominican Republic. Its key ingredient, Semaglutide, which is also used as an…

Vitamins are expected to register positive current value growth in the Dominican Republic in 2024, but volume growth is expected to be muted. With concerns about the pandemic having waned, seasonality has returned to vitamin consumption, with…

Sports nutrition is expected to register healthy current value growth in the Dominican Republic in 2024. One factor leading to increasing sales is the expanding consumer group. While sports nutrition is mainly targeted at serious athletes, there is…

Paediatric consumer health is expected to register moderate current value growth in the Dominican Republic in 2024. The leading products continue to be analgesics, nappy (diaper) rash treatments, followed by vitamins. However, now that the pandemic…

Herbal/traditional products is a sizeable product area in the Dominican Republic and is expected to register moderate current value growth in 2024. As consumers continue to prioritise health and wellness and look to adopt a more natural and holistic…

Among digestive remedies in the Dominican Republic in 2024, diarrhoeal remedies is expected to register the highest current value growth. Part of the reason for the increased demand is increased incidences of both dengue fever and malaria, as well as…

Dietary supplements continue to be very popular in the Dominican Republic and are expected to register healthy current growth in 2024. There are a wide range of supplements available and they are increasing all the time. An emerging supplement is…

Dermatologicals is expected to register moderate current value growth in the Dominican Republic in 2024, though constant value growth is expected to be muted, as rising prices continue to have an impact on profit margins. The local climate is high in…

Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies continue to be the most popular consumer health product in the Dominican Republic, particularly cough and cold remedies, and they are expected to register the highest current value growth in 2024. Demand…

Consumer health in the Dominican Republic is expected to register moderate current value and volume growth in 2024, in what is an improving economic picture. Inflation is easing and interest rates are also lower. That being said, consumers are still…

Within analgesics in the Dominican Republic in 2024, acetaminophen continues to account for most value sales. Acetaminophen is perceived by Dominicans as highly effective against pain and fever and also does not cause digestive issues. Acetaminophen…

Attracted by the health benefits and broad product portfolio, Dominican consumers have significantly boosted their yoghurt consumption, resulting in growth in both volume and value terms in 2024. With a growing perception that full-fat milk is…

Plant-based dairy in the Dominican Republic has continued its robust expansion in 2024, maintaining double-digit growth for the seventh consecutive year. This incipient market is primarily driven by the younger generation and consumers with dairy…