Sauces, Dressings and Condiments in Dominican Republic

PROSPECTS

Sauces, dressings and condiments sees growth in 2018

Sauces, dressings and condiments saw another year of growth in 2018, fuelled by consumers seeking practical and affordable ways to improve the taste of their cooking without unnecessary complications. Dominican consumers have a large array of products to choose from, with distribution across both traditional and modern channels.

Tables sauces continues to expand

Although cooking ingredients is the largest category within sauces, dressings and condiments (led by stock cubes and powders), table sauces continues to grow. Barbecue sauces saw the fastest growth over the entire review period, followed by soy sauces and other table sauces.

Innovation remains key for 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.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Quala Dominicana retains its lead

Quala Dominicana SA continued to lead sauces, dressings and condiments in 2018, based on projected data. The company’s flagship brand, Doña Gallina, is still the principal brand among stock cubes and powders but is also present in other condiments.

Nestlé Dominicana and others remain formidable competitors

Despite Quala’s lead in sauces, dressings and condiments, Nestlé Dominicana SA is not far behind in second place. Nestlé’s well-established brand, Maggi, remains competitive in several segments within sauces, dressings and condiments, often competing directly with Quala’s Doña Gallina brand and surpassing Unilever’s Knorr brand.

International brands continue to perform well

Despite the size and diversity of sauces, dressings and condiments, international brands continue to dominate. As of 2018, Quala and Nestlé jointly represent the majority of total retail value sales, and this is expected to continue over the forecast period.

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