What pineapple variety does the Dominican Republic export?

The Dominican Republic exports MD2 — the sweet golden export-standard pineapple variety, known for high sugar, low acidity, uniform calibre, and a firm shell that travels well on Caribbean sea routes.

What markets does Dominican pineapple serve?

Our verified supplier currently ships MD2 pineapple to Caribbean and CARICOM markets, serving Caribbean diaspora and nostalgia demand across the region.

What box format is Dominican pineapple packed in?

MD2 pineapple is packed in 12 kg boxes, sourced FOB from Dominican ports by sea freight.

What are the sourcing terms for Dominican pineapple?

Sourcing is FOB from Dominican ports, sea freight, packed in 12 kg boxes. Volume, format, and certification details are confirmed per supplier at quote stage.

How do I start sourcing Dominican pineapple?

Submit a sourcing request with your destination market, target volume, box format, and any certification requirements. We return a proposal from our vetted Dominican pineapple exporter.

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Source MD2 pineapple from the Dominican Republic.

Verified exporters of MD2 golden pineapple for Caribbean and CARICOM markets. Sweet, export-standard variety. FOB sea freight, 12 kg boxes.

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MD2: Variety
12 kg: Box format
Caribbean / CARICOM: Channel
FOB, sea freight: Sourcing

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Certifications held by exporters in our DR network. Specific certs are confirmed per supplier at quote stage.

By Arturo Peguero Founder, DominicanSources Former Dirección de Comercio Exterior · PUCMM international trade

Source MD2 pineapple from verified Dominican Republic exporters for Caribbean and CARICOM markets. MD2 is the sweet golden export-standard variety — high sugar, low acidity, consistent calibre, and a long shelf life that travels well on short Caribbean sea routes. Sourcing is FOB from Dominican ports, sea freight, packed in 12 kg boxes. Demand runs through Caribbean diaspora and nostalgia channels across the region, where buyers want a reliable origin for the fruit their customers grew up with.

Varieties you can source

Export-standard · sweet golden

MD2 (Golden)

Season · Year-round

The sweet golden export-standard pineapple — high sugar, low acidity, uniform calibre, and a firm shell that holds up over Caribbean sea routes. Best for retail and food service across Caribbean and CARICOM markets serving diaspora demand.

Box formats

Boxes 12 kg

Season calendar

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MD2 (Golden)

MD2 pineapple is generally available year-round in the Dominican Republic. Availability varies by farm and weather — confirm current availability with your supplier before placing orders.

What buying DR pineapple looks like

MD2 — the export standard

MD2 is the sweet golden variety that defines export-grade pineapple: high sugar, low acidity, uniform calibre, and shelf life that survives transit. The variety buyers and retailers already know.

Caribbean & CARICOM channel

Demand runs through Caribbean diaspora and nostalgia channels across the region. We frame sourcing around the markets this supplier actually serves today.

Short Caribbean sea routes

FOB from Dominican ports on short intra-Caribbean sea routes keeps the fruit firm and the lane simple. Sea freight, 12 kg boxes.

Curated supplier network

We've already vetted the DR pineapple exporter for variety, format, and channel fit. You get a proposal, not a directory listing.

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What we need from you to open a pineapple sourcing request

01 Your destination market within the Caribbean / CARICOM region and target port of entry.
02 Target monthly volume — containers, pallets, or boxes.
03 Box format and packaging requirements.
04 Required certifications and any labeling or packaging specifications.