Dominican Republic Beef

Dominican Republic Beef

Facts about beef in Dominican Republic

  • The food consumption trend in the Dominican is similar to the trend in the United States- although one can estimate a lag of some time.
  • The Dominican Republic continues to be one of the major tourist destinations in the Caribbean- thus- imports of some products such as meats- poultry and cheese has also increasing trends
  • As a result of a production shortfall in 2008- consumption is anticipated to require some imports to cover the deficit.
  • In 2012- FAO report shows that Dominican Republic has about 55.5 MC in terms of kg/person/year.
  • a high use of codfish and herring in the Dominican Republic has been notable. However at present- because a pound of codfish is more expensive than one of beef- cod consumption has decreased while meat consumption increases to insignificant level.