Dominican Exports Reach Record $9.277 Billion Jan-July

The Dominican Republic has achieved a record $9.277 billion in exports from January to July 2026, marking a 12.5% year-on-year increase and the highest value recorded for the first seven months of any year. This represents an additional $1.029 billion compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana).

July alone saw exports totaling $1.398 billion, a 2.2% rise from July 2025 and the highest value for that specific month. ProDominicana's Executive Director, Vladimir Pimentel, attributed these strong results to the dynamism of the exportable supply and the capacity of Dominican companies and productive sectors to capitalize on international market opportunities.

The export growth was primarily driven by raw gold shipments, which increased by $667.7 million. Partially or wholly stemmed tobacco exports followed, adding $105.4 million, along with orthopedic articles and apparatus, which saw an increase of $85.9 million.

Under different export regimes, free zones accounted for $5.253 billion, a 3.9% year-on-year growth, representing 56.6% of the total exports. The national regime reached $3.838 billion, an impressive 27.9% increase compared to the same period in 2025. During the first seven months of 2026, a total of 3,408 exporting companies successfully placed Dominican products in 162 international markets, with the United States remaining the main destination, accounting for $682 million in exports and an 8.2% year-on-year growth.

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The increase was driven mainly by exports of raw gold, which contributed an additional $667.7 million; tobacco, total or partially stemmed, with $105.4 million more; and orthopedic articles and apparatus, with an increase of $85.9 million.