Snacks in Dominican Republic
Snacks in 2022: The big picture
Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Summary 1 Research Sources
Chocolate Confectionery in Dominican Republic
High prices lead to strong value growth despite decline in volume sales
Seasonal chocolate records retail volume boost as end of restrictions creates opportunities for parties and gift giving
Traditional grocery retailing continues to lead sales of chocolate confectionery
Steady growth for chocolate confectionery to lead to volume recovery in 2024
Product development expected to focus on healthy, low sugar offerings
Wide distribution and Hershey’s well-liked reputation will retain Mercasid’s leading position despite anticipated rise of small local players
Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 17 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2018-2022
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2019-2022
Table 20 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Gum in Dominican Republic
More time outside the home and social interaction boosts volume sales of gum
Chewing gum shows faster recovery thanks to its added value properties
Bubble gum continue losing relevance due to high sugar content
Low price points support growth whilst non-essential nature, lack of sustainability, and fewer impulse purchases hampers it
Gum makeover with natural ingredients could boost the category
Industry players must engage in new product developments to revitalise the category
Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 28 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2018-2022
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2019-2022
Table 31 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Sugar Confectionery in Dominican Republic
Volume increases are modest due to low consumer disposable incomes
Cadbury Adams leads a highly fragmented category landscape
Hall leads the medicated category benefitting the category’s added value
A slowdown in growth as health awareness is on the rise
De-seasonalising Turrón could boost volume share of toffees, caramels and nougats
Low sugar options to be introduced as health awareness is on the rise
Table 36 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 39 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 40 Sales of Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2018-2022
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2019-2022
Table 43 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Ice Cream in Dominican Republic
Take-home ice cream growth persists whilst foodservice continues to suffer low sales
Helados Bon retains leading position thanks to focus on local flavours; Unilever aims to boost presence of Holanda and Ben & Jerry’s through social media
Non-dairy ice cream captures the attention of Dominican consumers
Volume growth expected in both retail and foodservice as hot weather encourages consumption
Helados Bon will continue leading the category with local flavours and dual pricing strategy
Artisanal ice cream enjoys growing popularity thanks to new flavours and local ingredients though focus on foodservice proves a hindrance
Table 48 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 49 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 50 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 51 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2018-2022
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2022
Table 54 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Savoury Snacks in Dominican Republic
Category growth continues despite shift towards institutional sales
Frito-Lay maintains category lead thanks to established brand portfolio and PepsiCo’s investment in local production plant
Popcorn sees growth flatten as end of restrictions limits film watching time
Small and large packaging sizes to be popular in savoury snacks
E-commerce is expected to continue growing as industry players grow their presence and offer fast delivery
Healthier snacks alternatives will become a bigger part of consumer’s diet
Table 59 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 60 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 61 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 62 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 65 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Dominican Republic
On-the-go consumption habits are returning now that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted
Increased demand amongst consumers for healthier (sugar-reduced) snacks
Molinos del Ozama maintains leading spot despite rise of private label offerings
Healthier alternatives of snacking will become a bigger part of consumer diet as will smaller packet formats
Frito-Lay will continue to lead fruit snacks by celebrating local food culture
Social media provides an opportunity to connect with target consumers
Table 70 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 71 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 72 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 73 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 76 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2018-2022
Table 77 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2019-2022
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2018-2022
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2019-2022
Table 80 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
Table 81 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
Table 82 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 83 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 84 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 85 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027