Dominican Republic secures over US$528 million in deals at Agroalimentaria 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic reaffirmed its leadership in Caribbean agricultural exports by closing over US$528.6 million in deals during the 2025 Agribusiness Fair (Agroalimentaria), organized by the Dominican Agribusiness Board (JAD) and the Export and Investment Center (ProDominicana). This record figure marks a 28.9% increase compared to the previous edition, making this the most successful fair to date.

Held with the participation of 160 national and 200 international companies, the event attracted 200 buyers from 33 countries, underscoring global interest in Dominican agri-food products. Among the countries generating the highest business volumes were Aruba (US$98.6M), the United States (US$63.3M), and Puerto Rico (US$60.3M), followed by Antigua and Barbuda, Spain, Cuba, the Netherlands, and Guadeloupe.

Top-performing product categories included fruits (US$236.2M), vegetables (US$94.9M), eggs and dairy (US$34.1M), tobacco (US$28.3M), and coffee (US$25.4M), among others. JAD president Osmar Benítez praised the strong representation of Dominican producers and exporters, highlighting their role in demonstrating the country’s agricultural potential to international markets.