Dominican Republic
U.S. Trade with Dominican Republic in 2023
Export Market Rank
#12 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.03 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.95 Billion
Compound Average Growth
4.1% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Dominican Republic in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork & Pork Products | $276.39 Million | 99,708 | $114.99 Million | 487% |
| Soybean Meal | $272.27 Million | 493,329 | $206.87 Million | 34% |
| Tobacco | $247.51 Million | 18,896 | $139.52 Million | 195% |
| Dairy Products | $132.74 Million | 35,024 | $96.79 Million | 57% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $107.43 Million | 9,684 | $66.6 Million | 94% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $102.31 Million | 11,609 | $81.34 Million | 112% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $100.09 Million | 60,390 | $73.31 Million | 116% |
| Corn | $87.6 Million | 317,987 | $108.52 Million | -36% |
| Wheat | $87.51 Million | 254,231 | $89.95 Million | -43% |
| Pulses | $53.73 Million | 47,182 | $32.35 Million | 155% |
Data and Analysis
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 2024.
The Dominican Republic (DR) is ranked among the top three destination markets in the Western Hemisphere and within the top 12 markets globally for U.S. consumer-oriented products.
This report summarizes the key technical and import requirements for food and agricultural products imposed by the Government of the Dominican Republic (GoDR). In 2023, GoDR imposed no substantial changes on technical or import requirements for food and agricultural products.
News and Features
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.
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.