Sauces, Dressings and Condiments in Dominican Republic

PROSPECTS

Sauces, dressings and condiments is mature but still growing

Sauces, dressings and condiments may be a mature category but it is still enjoying steady growth as Dominicans enjoy heavy seasoning and lots of flavour in their cooking. Sauces, dressings and condiments is led by stock cubes and powders, with the country having one of the highest rates of per capita consumption of these products in the region.

Innovation continues to be seen in sauces, dressings and condiments

Given the relative maturity of some types of sauces, dressings and condiments, innovation and the introduction of new products will prove key for sustaining growth in the Dominican Republic. This is especially true for those consumers seeking additional options that offer healthier alternatives, particularly families with young children.

Natural products enjoying increasing demand

Consumers are moving towards natural ingredients and seasoning. Although most consumers integrate fresh ingredients into their cooking on a regular basis, younger shoppers are increasingly taking the time to read labels and are opting for products they perceive to be more natural or healthier, generally with lower salt content.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Quala Dominicana continues to lead with its competitively priced Doña Gallina brand

Quala Dominicana SA continued to lead sauces, dressings and condiments in 2019. The company’s flagship brand Doña Gallina is still the principal brand in stock cubes and powders and is also present in other condiments.

With Quala and Nestlé to the fore, international players lead sauces, dressings and condiments

Despite the presence of several local players in sauces, dressings and condiments, international brands continue to lead this space. Nestlé Dominicana is in second place, not far behind Quala.

Private label has a presence in sauces, dressings and condiments

Private label has maintained its relatively small share in sauces, dressings and condiments, but its presence is limited to select modern grocers and it faces strong competition from low-priced domestic brands. Over the forecast period, private label is only expected to see modest growth as it struggles to gain additional share in a competitive price-driven category.

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