Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
Overall, dairy products and alternatives in the Dominican Republic is expected to register healthy current value and modest volume growth in 2025. A key driver of growth is the ongoing rise in tourism, which makes up a significant part of the economy, and which is seeing increasing demand for dairy products in hotels, restaurants, cafés, and various other foodservice settings. This trend is bolstering not only traditional products like milk, yoghurt, and cheese, but also products such as cream, dairy desserts, and plant-based options. In addition, the economic recovery following the pandemic, along with the growth of the middle class, is revitalising domestic consumption.
Key trends in 2025
There is greater diversification in product formats and flavours. Additionally, advancements in cold chain logistics is also improving national distribution. Also, growing health and nutrition awareness is also driving innovation, with increasing offerings of lactose-free, sugar-free, and functional products. Moreover, the Dominican Republic has a growing dairy industry, with a significant focus on cow’s milk production, and this is boosting local brands. Lastly, the rise of e-commerce is also broadening access to dairy products across diverse socio-economic groups.
Competitive Landscape
Local dairy producer, Pasteurizadora Rica SA, continues to lead the competitive landscape, thanks to its long-established presence and strong connection with local consumers. Rica has built a diverse product range that includes drinking milk, yoghurts, creams, butter, and plant-based milk. The company’s leadership is supported by significant local production capabilities, a state-of-the-art processing facility, a comprehensive national distribution network, and efficient cold chain storage that guarantees product quality and freshness. Rica has also demonstrated an ability for innovation, introducing functional offerings such as lactose-free milk, high-protein yoghurts, and plant-based drinks.
Channel developments
Supermarkets dominate distribution, accounting for over half of value sales, with hypermarkets and small local grocers also being sizeable channels. Supermarkets offer a diverse range of products, from premium to budget-friendly options, including functional items and private labels. They also offer more niche products such as lactose-free, low-sugar, high-protein, and plant-based dairy, as well as better-for-you segments, including organic. In addition, their modern facilities and effective shelf management ensure optimal product visibility and preservation. In-store promotions and tastings also contribute to value sales. Moreover, the growth of e-commerce and delivery services is also enabling them to reach new consumer segments. All in all, their logistical efficiency and strong consumer trust reinforce their role as a key channel for distribution.
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
The outlook for dairy products and alternatives in the Dominican Republic is promising, bolstered by a strong local industry, ongoing tourism growth, and changing consumer habits.
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Dairy Products and Alternatives industry in Dominican Republic with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
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The Dairy Products and Alternatives in Dominican Republic report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Dairy Products and Alternatives in Dominican Republic?
- Which are the leading brands in Dairy Products and Alternatives in Dominican Republic?
- How are products distributed in Dairy Products and Alternatives in Dominican Republic?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Dairy Products and Alternatives?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Dominican Republic?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Dairy Products and Alternatives in Dominican Republic
Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
DISCLAIMER
Baby Food in Dominican Republic
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Higher volume growth in 2025, as inflation eases
The Milex brand continues to lead
Supermarkets continue to dominate
Bright outlook over forecast period
Focus on baby food with a healthier profile
Digital space gains increasing relevance
Butter and Spreads in Dominican Republic
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Butter outperforms margarine
Private label makes gains, particularly in butter
Small local grocers lead, but supermarkets close gap
Moderate growth over forecast period
Focus on healthier positioning
Increasing focus on sustainability
Cheese in Dominican Republic
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Continuing growth in cheese
Smaller more specialised brands make gains in 2025
Supermarkets gain most value share
Increasing range of imported offerings
Growing popularity of digestive-friendly, as well as less processed cheeses
Digital space gains increasing relevance
Drinking Milk Products in Dominican Republic
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Continuing innovation in drinking milk drives sales
Pasteurizadora Rica still dominates, but Parmalat makes significant gains
Supermarkets continue to dominate
Potential for growth in fresh cow’s milk over forecast period
Continuing innovation over forecast period
Increasing demand for goat and sheep milk
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Dominican Republic
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Healthy performance in 2025
Induveca continues to lead, though Sigma’s Yoplait narrows the gap
Hypermarkets drive sales in yoghurt
Rosy outlook over forecast period
Potential for goat milk yoghurt to gain value share
Sustainability moves higher up the agenda
Other Dairy in Dominican Republic
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Positive current value and volume growth in 2025
Nestlé continues to lead, but local player Rica narrows gap
Hypermarkets lead distribution and e-commerce gains most value share
Steady growth over forecast period
Opportunity for growth in chilled dairy desserts
Further healthy growth in e-commerce, including through colmados
Plant-Based Dairy in Dominican Republic
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Plant-based dairy star performer in 2025
Silk holds on to commanding lead, though local brand Rica gains most value share
Supermarkets lead, but hypermarkets register highest value growth
Further healthy growth over forecast period
Almond-based milk key driver of growth
Increasing visibility of low-sugar and naturally sweetened offerings
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Dairy Products and Alternatives
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- Dried Baby Food
- Prepared Baby Food
- Other Baby Food
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- Liquid Standard Milk Formula
- Powder Standard Milk Formula
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- Liquid Follow-on Milk Formula
- Powder Follow-on Milk Formula
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- Liquid Growing-Up Milk Formula
- Powder Growing-Up Milk Formula
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- Liquid Special Baby Milk Formula
- Powder Special Baby Milk Formula
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- Butter
- Cooking Fats
- Margarine and Spreads
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- Spreadable Cheese
- Processed Cheese excl Spreadable
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- Packaged Hard Cheese
- Unpackaged Hard Cheese
- Soft Cheese
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- Dairy Only Flavoured Milk Drinks
- Flavoured Milk Drinks with Fruit Juice
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- Fat-free Fresh Milk
- Semi Skimmed Fresh Milk
- Full Fat Fresh Milk
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- Fat-free Shelf Stable Milk
- Semi Skimmed Shelf Stable Milk
- Full Fat Shelf Stable Milk
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- Goat Milk
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- Powder Milk
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- Sour Milk Products
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- Drinking Yoghurt
- Flavoured Yoghurt
- Plain Yoghurt
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- Chilled Dairy Desserts
- Shelf Stable Dairy Desserts
- Chilled Snacks
- Coffee Whiteners
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- Flavoured Condensed Milk
- Plain Condensed Milk
- Evaporated Milk
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- Cream
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- Flavoured Fromage Frais and Quark
- Plain Fromage Frais and Quark
- Savoury Fromage Frais and Quark
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- Soy Drinks
- Other Plant-based Milk
- Plant-based Yoghurt
- Plant-based Cheese
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