U.S. raises Dominican Republic’s sugar export quota to 201,274 tons

Santo Domingo.- The United States has increased the Dominican Republic’s raw cane sugar export quota by 11,931 metric tons for fiscal year 2027, bringing the country’s total allocation to 201,274 metric tons, a 6.3% increase from the previous period.

The decision was announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and published in the U.S. Federal Register. It follows the redistribution of 55,993 metric tons withdrawn from Brazil’s allocation for the new fiscal year.

Of the redistributed volume, which was divided among 28 countries, the Dominican Republic received 21%, the largest share awarded to a single country. Its allocation exceeded those granted to the Philippines and Australia.

Dominican Foreign Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó said the increase reflects the country’s trade relationship with the United States and pledged to work with national authorities and the sugar industry to ensure the quota is fully utilized.

With the adjustment, the Dominican Republic’s share of the total U.S. sugar quota for foreign suppliers will rise from 16.9% to 18%. The overall quota is set at 1,117,195 metric tons, making the Dominican Republic the largest individual beneficiary of the mechanism.

The tariff-rate quota allows Dominican sugar to enter the U.S. market under preferential tariff conditions. The additional allocation will be available for export beginning October 1, 2026, the start of the U.S. fiscal year.