Dominican exports surpass US$12,000 million in 2024

Santo Domingo.- Dominican exports reached a historic record of US$12,925 million in 2024, marking an 8.3% increase from the previous year, according to the Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana). This growth highlights significant export gains in countries like the United States, India, and Canada.

Exports under the national regime totaled US$3,996,9 million, a rise of 11.3%, while free trade zones reached a record US$8.607,1 million, increasing by 6.9%. The report underscores the vital role of free trade zones in job creation and the country’s sustainable development and economic competitiveness.

ProDominicana Executive Director Biviana Riveiro emphasized that this sustained growth reaffirms foreign trade’s essential role in driving the Dominican economy, creating jobs, and boosting foreign currency income. The success of export promotion policies and the resilience of the national sector position the Dominican Republic as a competitive and dynamic player in the global market.