Dominican Republic: Grain and Feed Annual
Based on market trends and production limitations on wheat products in Haiti, Wheat consumption in the Dominican Republic during MY 2015/16 is forecast at 390,000 MT, with imports remaining strong at 520,000 MT. Post forecasts imports of Corn to remain steady at 1,100,000 MT during MY 2015/16. US corn regained its leadership position in the local market, supplying nearly 60% of total imports during MY 2013/14. Post expects this trend to continue. Rice continues to be one of the most important agricultural products grown in the D.R. Production of milled rice for MY 2014/15 is estimated at 531,000 MT and is expected to remain stable in MY 2015/16.
