Dominican Republic: Grain and Feed Annual
Wheat consumption in the Dominican Republic (DR) during Marketing Year (MY) 2021/2022 (July 2021/ June 2022) is forecast at 455,000 metric tons (MT), with imports at 590,000 MT. The increased forecast is due to an expected recovery of Dominican exports of flour and baked goods, as well as an expected recovery in tourism after the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food service sector. Post forecasts Corn imports to reach 1,550,000 MT during MY 2021/22 (October 2021/ September 2022) due to expected strong demand from the poultry sector, as demand for poultry and egg products continues to recover from the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic did not have a significant impact on production and consumption of Rice in the Dominican Republic. Production of milled rice for MY 2021/22 (July 2021/ June 2022) is forecast at 605,000 MT with expectations of normal rainfall patterns in the major production areas and increased availability of irrigation water.