Dominican Republic: DR Rice Snapshot Record High Production Higher Retail Prices and Trade Updates

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Dominican Republic: DR Rice Snapshot - Record High Production - Higher Retail Prices and Trade Updates

The Dominican Republic (DR) achieved a record year for rice production in calendar year 2021 (CY 2021) of 654,156 metric tons (MT) and CY 2022 is showing similar results with estimated production of 658,000 MT. The COVID-19 pandemic did not have a significant impact on production and consumption of rice; meanwhile, local retail prices have slightly risen. As of July 2022, the milled rice tariff rate quota (TRQ) has reached a 72 percent usage rate and is on track to exceed 100 percent.

Western Hemisphere, Dominican Republic
Grains, Feeds and Fodders, Rice

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