Dominican Republic: Grain and Feed Annual
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Wheat consumption in the Dominican Republic (DR) during Marketing Year (MY) 2020/2021 (July 2020/ June 2021) is forecast at 420,000 metric tons (MT), with imports at 560,000 MT. The increased forecast is due to an expected recovery in the number of tourists visiting the country after the current adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HRI sector. Post forecasts imports of Corn to reach 1,450,000 MT during MY 2020/21 (October 2020/ September 2021) due to expected strong demand from the poultry sector, as the industry recovers from a current outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza and the short term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HRI sector. During MY 2018/19, U.S. corn market share decreased to 41 percent of total imports, with strong competition from Brazil. Rice continues to be one of the most important agricultural products grown in the DR. Production of rice for MY 2020/21 (July 2020/ June 2021) is forecast at 560,000 MT with expectations of return to normal rainfall patterns.
