Dominican Republic
U.S. Trade with Dominican Republic in 2022
Export Market Rank
#15 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.18 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.86 Billion
Compound Average Growth
6% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Dominican Republic in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybean Meal | $246.07 Million | 481,441 | $197.07 Million | 41% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $234.1 Million | 85,691 | $91.68 Million | 439% |
| Tobacco | $217.17 Million | 19,342 | $124.49 Million | 123% |
| Dairy Products | $158.33 Million | 33,454 | $91.04 Million | 111% |
| Corn | $155.04 Million | 471,690 | $102.46 Million | 473% |
| Wheat | $126.06 Million | 316,287 | $96.47 Million | -17% |
| Forest Products | $105.17 Million | --- | $89.3 Million | 56% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $98.4 Million | 11,059 | $74.8 Million | 167% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $97.6 Million | 9,440 | $59.25 Million | 188% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $81.39 Million | 46,654 | $67.92 Million | 76% |
Data and Analysis
The Dominican Republic (DR) continues to list as one of the fastest growing and most dynamic economies in Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2022, U.S. agricultural exports totaled nearly $2.2 billion, an all-time record, powered by strong demand for consumer-oriented products. The
This report describes the major export certificates required by the Government of the Dominican Republic (GoDR) for imports of food and agricultural products. No substantive changes were published as of June 2023.
This report summarizes the key technical and import requirements for food and agricultural products imposed by the Government of the Dominican Republic (GoDR). For 2022, GoDR imposed no substantial changes on technical or import requirements for food and agricultural products.
News and Features
March 20, 2023
News Release
USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Kicks Off Central America-Dominican Republic Trade Mission to Panama
USDA's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor arrived in Panama City today to launch an agribusiness trade mission. Taylor and a delegation of representatives from agribusiness and farm organizations and state departments of agriculture look to develop stronger ties and build economic partnerships between the United States and Panama and markets throughout CAFTA-DR region.
March 7, 2023
News Release
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary to Lead Trade Mission to Panama
USDA's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead a delegation of 26 agribusinesses and farm organizations to Panama City, Panama, from March 19 to 23.