RD positions itself as a regional benchmark in egg production and export

Amidst a competitive landscape, the Dominican Republic’s poultry industry has managed to position itself as the main proportional exporter of eggs in Latin America, according to the report Productive Data Latam 2024, prepared by the Latin American Egg Institute (ILH).

The document analyzes the sector’s behavior in 18 countries and places the Dominican Republic at the top for its export capacity, with more than 820 million eggs sent abroad each year, representing more than 20% of its national production. This figure puts the country above traditional powers like Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Furthermore, almost half of the eggs exported throughout Latin America come from Dominican territory, an achievement that demonstrates the level of technification, biosecurity, and efficiency that the sector has reached in recent years. The price per dozen eggs in the Dominican Republic is the lowest in the region, averaging just US$1.87. This affordability does not compromise the quality of the product, but rather responds to an industry with good planning, controlled costs, and a long-term vision.

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Thanks to these factors, the egg has become an essential protein for the table of Dominican families, with a minimal economic burden. In fact, the report estimates that the annual expenditure on eggs represents less than 2% of household income, one of the lowest percentages in Latin America.

High local demand

The domestic market also remains strong. The country is among the top five with the highest per capita consumption of eggs, with 293 units per person each year, which shows that, despite export success, production also responds to the national food need. The report indicates that there is room to improve efficiency without increasing the number of birds, simply by optimizing feeding, genetic management, and production conditions.

A Role Model

The sustained progress of the Dominican poultry industry is the result of years of investment, innovation, and professionalization. Today, the country not only guarantees its own supply but also plays a key role in the food security of the entire region, especially the Caribbean. With affordable prices, high quality, and an increasingly robust system, the Dominican Republic is consolidating as a regional model in the poultry sector, demonstrating that it is indeed possible to produce more, better, and at a lower cost.