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Dominican Republic tobacco exports rise 86% in first half of 2026
Tobacco exports from the Dominican Republic saw a significant surge in the first half of 2026. According to the Dominican Tobacco Institute (INTABACO), exports of tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes generated over $802 million between January and June.
Monthly export values rose from $79.72 million in January to $148.8 million in June, representing an 86% increase. The United States remains the primary destination, accounting for 78.5% of the exported value, totaling approximately $629.5 million. Data indicates that 99.5% of these exports are produced within industrial and special free zones, while the remaining 0.5% comes from local industry companies.
INTABACO director Iván Hernández Guzmán attributed this growth to collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors, including improved promotion, training, credit facilities, legal security, and technological investment. The increase was noted during a visit from Rodrigo Castañeda, the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in the Dominican Republic.
Entities
Dominican Republic · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Instituto del Tabaco de República Dominicana · Instituto del Tabaco de la República Dominicana · Iván Hernández Guzmán · Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs · United States
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Monthly exports rose from $79.72 million in January to $148.8 million in June 2026, an 86% increase. www.elvalleinformativo.com · www.traslashuellasdigital.com.do · almomento.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tobacco, cigar, and cigarette exports generated over $802 million between January and June 2026. www.elvalleinformativo.com · www.traslashuellasdigital.com.do · almomento.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The United States is the primary export destination, accounting for 78.5% of the value ($629.5 million). www.elvalleinformativo.com · www.traslashuellasdigital.com.do · almomento.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tobacco exports generated $1,359 million in 2025. www.elvalleinformativo.com · www.traslashuellasdigital.com.do · almomento.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] 99.5% of exported tobacco is produced in Industrial and Special Free Zones, totaling $798.3 million. www.elvalleinformativo.com · www.traslashuellasdigital.com.do · almomento.net