Dominican Republic
U.S. Trade with Dominican Republic in 2024
Export Market Rank
#14 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.16 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.08 Billion
Compound Average Growth
6% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Dominican Republic in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork & Pork Products | $277.07 Million | 96,647 | $137.99 Million | 420% |
| Soybean Meal | $263.31 Million | 604,937 | $212.86 Million | 38% |
| Tobacco | $204 Million | 17,621 | $151.54 Million | 104% |
| Dairy Products | $134.7 Million | 34,733 | $101.79 Million | 84% |
| Wheat | $128.28 Million | 465,753 | $87.48 Million | 39% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $127.61 Million | 71,429 | $81.44 Million | 147% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $119.7 Million | 10,255 | $73.02 Million | 104% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $117.58 Million | 13,364 | $88.27 Million | 65% |
| Corn | $68.39 Million | 305,893 | $101.73 Million | -20% |
| Pulses | $64.45 Million | 56,767 | $36.69 Million | 68% |
Data and Analysis
Sugar production in the Dominican Republic (DR) is forecast to reach 600,000 metric tons (MT) due to favorable rainfall conditions through the first half of marketing year (MY) 2025/2026 (October - September).
Wheat consumption in the Dominican Republic (DR) during marketing year (MY) 2025/26 (July 2025/June 2026) is forecast to increase by two percent, reaching 520,000 metric tons (MT).
The Dominican Republic’s food processing industry totaled $2.90 billion for calendar year (CY) 2024, in activities categorized as “food industry.” Beverages and other food products accounted for an additional $1.02 billion during the same period.
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News and Features
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, scheduled for July 13-17, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in the region must apply by April 2, 2025.