Growing 100,000 MT of Organic Durians Annually in the Dominican Republic
A Microbebio Sustainable Agriculture & Export Project
Executive Summary
- Objective: Cultivate and export 100,000 MT of organic durians annually from the Dominican Republic.
- Location: Samaná Peninsula – optimal climate, fertile land, access to ports.
- Unique Approach: Integrates Microbebio biological inputs, spectral imaging, and organic shelf-life extension.
- Target Markets: U.S., Europe – high-value, underserved.
- ROI: $1B annual revenue by Year 7, 10-year ROI of ~7,910%.
Global Market Opportunity
Region | Volume (MT) | Value (USD) | Notes |
China | 1.43M / 1.56M | $6.7B / $6.99B | Largest importer; Vietnam & Thailand lead |
USA | 1,000–2,000 | $5M–$10M | Niche, growing market |
Europe | 500–1,000 | $2M–$5M | Premium, organic-focused market |
Canada | 100–200 | $0.5M–$1M | Follows U.S. trends |
Why the Dominican Republic?
- Climate: 2,000–2,500 mm rainfall, 80%+ humidity, 25–30°C year-round.
- Soil: Loamy, fertile, pH 5.5–6.5, amendable with organic matter.
- Logistics: Coastal location, proximity to Samaná Bay for exports.
- Labor & Land Availability: Affordable, available, and fertile.
Project Scope
- Land Area: 7,500 hectares
- Tree Count: 1.17 million trees (156 trees/ha)
- Varieties: Monthong, D24
- Timeline: 3-year phased planting; full yield by Year 7
- Export Volume: 100,000 MT/year
Microbebio Innovations
- Nature Phenom GRW™: Enhances yield, nutrient uptake, and root development.
- Nature Phenom X2™: Suppresses ethylene production to slow ripening.
- Nature Phenom X3™: Organic fungal pathogen control.
- Spectral Imaging: Real-time ripeness and quality monitoring.
- MAP Packaging: Maintains freshness for 17 days post-harvest.
Economic Summary
Initial Investment (Years 1–3):
- Land: $3.75M
- Orchard Development: $15M
- Infrastructure: $5M
- Imaging Tech: $0.1M
- Total: $24.2M
Annual Operating (Year 7+):
- Labor: $25M
- Fertilizer & Microbebio: $9M
- Irrigation/Energy: $2M
- Export/Transport: $500M
- Misc: $2M
- Total: $538M
Revenue: $1B/year
Net Profit: $462M/year
10-Year ROI Forecast
Year | Revenue | Cost | Profit | Cumulative ROI |
1–4 | $0 | $34.2M | -$34.2M | -100% |
5 | $250M | $300M | -$50M | -348% |
6 | $600M | $450M | $150M | 271% |
7 | $1B | $538M | $462M | 2,174% |
8–10 | $3B | $1.6B | $1.4B | 7,910% |
Job Creation & Local Impact
- Direct Jobs: 5,000 workers (planting, pollination, harvest, QA, packaging)
- Indirect Jobs: 2,000+ (logistics, port handling, tech services)
- Wage Impact: $35M+/year into the local economy
- Training: Agricultural tech skills and organic practices
Sustainability Commitments
- 100% Organic Practices (USDA & EU Certifiable)
- Zero synthetic fertilizers or pesticides
- Drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting
- Biochar from durian husks for soil regeneration
- Carbon sequestration, waste recycling
Risk Mitigation
- Climate: Windbreaks and insurance coverage
- Market: Pilot scale (500 ha in Year 1); phased scale-up
- Agronomic: Pre-testing cultivars and soil conditions before full rollout
Timeline
- 2025: 500 ha pilot launch
- 2026–2027: Phased planting and infrastructure scale-up
- 2028: First major harvest; export starts
- 2030: Full 100,000 MT yield
Thank You
Let’s grow the future of sustainable tropical agriculture together.
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