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Dominican Republic Beef
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.