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
The Dominican Republic (DR) is the third-largest export market in the Western Hemisphere for U.S. consumer-oriented products. In 2023, U.S. exports of these products to the DR exceeded $1 billion, largely due to strong demand from foreign tourism and the retail sector.
For marketing year October 2024/September 2025 (MY 2024/25), Post forecasts overall sugar production in the Dominican Republic (DR) to increase to 520,000 metric tons (MT) due to better-than-expected rainfall patterns.
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.
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.