Dominican Republic secures agricultural export deal with The Bahamas

Kingston.- The Dominican Republic has achieved a major breakthrough in trade relations with The Bahamas, securing access for six Dominican agricultural products—bitter orange, pineapple, lime, avocado, banana, and plantain—into the Bahamian market for the first time. This milestone, announced by the Dominican Embassy in Jamaica (also accredited to The Bahamas), follows nearly two years of joint sanitary inspections, regulatory alignment, and diplomatic coordination.

The approval was granted by The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA), with strong support from the Dominican Ministries of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs. The effort was led by Ambassador Angie Martínez, who has actively worked to strengthen bilateral ties since becoming the first Dominican envoy to The Bahamas in 2023.

This development builds on the recent launch of Dominican egg exports to The Bahamas and forms part of a broader strategy to position the Dominican Republic as a competitive and reliable supplier in the Caribbean.

The embassy is also working on gaining approval for over 80 more Dominican products, including fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, seafood, and processed goods. The Bahamas, with a high demand for food imports and a growing tourism industry, is seen as a key market.