Dominican exports grow 12.5% in the first seven months of 2026
SANTO DOMINGO, DR — The Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) reported that Dominican exports reached a record US$9,277 million during the January-July 2026 period.
He considered that this achievement represents a year-on-year growth of 12.5% and consolidates the positive performance of the national export sector. “This result is equivalent to an additional US$1,029.1 million compared to the same period in 2025 and constitutes the highest value recorded for the first seven months of the year,” it said in a press release.
He highlighted that products linked to the medical device sector exceeded US$1,435 million during that period, accounting for about 15.5% of total exports. Similarly, it specified that, excluding exports of raw gold, the remaining exportable supply grew by 5.1%.
“Regarding the monthly performance, in July alone exports reached US$1,398.8 million, the highest value recorded for that month, with a year-on-year growth of 2.2%,” the statement said.
Vladimir Pimentel, executive director of ProDominicana, considered that “the dynamism recorded reaffirms the strength and potential of the Dominican exportable offer, as well as the ability of our companies and productive sectors to take advantage of the opportunities of international markets and continue expanding the presence of Dominican products abroad.”
During those seven months of the year, growth was mainly driven by increases in exports of raw gold (an additional US$667.7 million); tobacco, totally or partially deveined (an additional US$105.4 million); and orthopedic items and appliances (an additional US$85.9 million). These results reflect the contribution of different products to the growth of Dominican exports.
As for export regimes, free zones reached US$5,253.1 million during the January-July period, with a year-on-year growth of 3.9% and a share of 56.6% of total exports. Likewise, the national regime reached US$3,838.6 million, registering a year-on-year growth of 27.9%.
“These results show the strength of the different components of the Dominican export sector. The growth of national exports, together with the sustained performance of the free zones, continues to strengthen the country’s ability to compete and generate new opportunities in international markets,” Pimentel said.
Export growth was also reflected at the territorial level. Sánchez Ramírez led exports with US$1,726.7 million and a year-on-year growth of 52.2%, followed by Santo Domingo, with US$1,652.7 million; San Cristóbal, with US$1,420.1 million; and Santiago, with US$1,055.0 million.
As for the main destination markets, the United States remained the largest trading partner, with exports of US$682.0 million, representing year-on-year growth of 8.2%.
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Likewise, exports to Switzerland reached US$188.3 million, registering a year-on-year growth of 25,555.8%, while US$125.3 million were exported to Haiti, an increase of 12.3% compared to July 2025.
In that period, 3,408 exporting companies placed the Dominican offer in 162 international markets, through 2,691 tariff lines, with exports from 28 provinces, reflecting the territorial, business and commercial scope of the national export activity.
ProDominicana continues to promote a more competitive, diversified exportable offer with a greater international presence, promoting the internationalization of Dominican companies and generating new opportunities for more of the country’s products and territories to participate in global markets.
