Dominican Republic: Grain and Feed Annual

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Wheat consumption in the Dominican Republic (DR) during Marketing Year (MY) 2018/2019 (July 2018/ June 2019) is forecast at 410,000 metric tons (MT), with imports remaining strong at 540,000 MT. Post forecasts imports of corn to slightly decrease to 1,250,000 MT during MY 2018/19 (October 2018/ September 2019). During MY 2016/17, U.S. corn market share increased to 60 percent of total imports. Post expects this trend to continue during MY 2017/18 and beyond. Rice continues to be one of the most important agricultural products grown in the DR. Production of milled rice for MY 2018/19 (July 2018/ June 2019) is forecast at 580,000 MT and is expected to remain stable. 

Dominican Republic: Grain and Feed Annual

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