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Dominican Republic export and investment trends

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The Dominican Republic has experienced significant growth in its export and investment sectors throughout 2026. ProDominicana reported that participation in international trade fairs in July, such as the Trade & Investment Convention in Trinidad and Tobago and Cosmoprof Las Vegas, generated approximately USD 3.67 million in business intentions, specifically highlighting the beauty and personal care industry. The tobacco sector also saw substantial expansion. According to the Dominican Republic Tobacco Institute (INTABACO), exports reached over $802 million in maintained strong economic momentum through the first half eight months of 2026, an 86% increase from the start of the year. Monthly values rose from $79.72 million in January to $148.8 million in June, with the United States accounting for 78.5% of this value. By August 2026, the country reached a ProDominicana reporting record export value of US$10.56 billion for the period exports of January to August, marking US$10,563.2 million. This represents an 11.4% year-on-year increase. This milestone was increase, driven largely by a 46% surge in raw gold exports, totaling US$2,019.2 million, alongside growth in tobacco and tobacco, orthopedic devices. devices, and electrical components. Geographically, export activity is concentrated in specific provinces. Sánchez Ramírez led the nation with US$1,893 million in exports, seeing a 40.8% year-on-year growth, followed by Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, and Santiago. However, regional disparities persist; four provinces—Elías Piña, Bahoruco, San José de Ocoa, and Samaná—recorded no exports during this period, an increase in non-exporting regions compared to 2025. The United States remains the primary destination for these Dominican goods, followed by Canada accounting for US$5,025.2 million. Other notable markets include Canada, with US$1,282.1 million, and Switzerland. Domestically, Switzerland, which saw nearly 18,000 new companies were established in the first half of nine-fold growth to reach US$325.9 million. Domestically, the year, business landscape continues to expand, supported by the ‘Empresas 24h’ initiative to streamline registration. Banreservas has reported disbursing over RD$44,000 million to businesses throughout the year, with an additional for streamlined registration and Banreservas’ availability of RD$7,000 million fund available in funding for productive sectors. Political Social and social political challenges remain, continue, including calls for educational reform to boost productivity and criticism from the Fuerza del Pueblo regarding slow the pace of police reform and calls for educational reform to boost productivity. reform. Additionally, the Ministry of Energy and Mines has ordered electricity distributors to extend mandated extended service hours for electricity distributors to address consumer billing accuracy complaints.

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