Exports are “booming” with US$9,485.1 million in January-August

Merchandise exports reached a historical record of US$9,485.1 million during the January–August 2025 period, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.4% compared to the same period in 2024.

The main exported products in January–August 2025 are raw gold, which led with US$1,383.0 million, equivalent to 14.6% of the total exported.

Medical instruments and apparatus follow with US$831.9 million (8.7%) and cigars with US$656.6 million (6.9%).

Also highlighted was cocoa beans, which registered an absolute growth of US$191.3 million compared to 2024.

By regime, national exports totaled US$3,482.1 million in the January-August period, showing a growth of 33.7% compared to 2024.

While free trade zones contributed US$5,786.4 million, consolidating as a driver of Dominican foreign trade.

“These results confirm the positive impact of the national policy to promote exports, in which the public-private articulation, the diversification of markets and the strengthening of the exportable offer have been consolidated as fundamental pillars for economic growth and the international projection of the Dominican Republic,” highlighted Biviana Riveiro Disla, executive director of the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana), when announcing the information.