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Dominican Republic hits record $7.9 billion exports in first half of 2026
República DominicanaProDominicanaBiviana Riveiro DislaEstados UnidosCanadáHaitíoro en brutozonas francas
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The Dominican Republic achieved a historic export record in the first half of 2026, with total exports reaching US$7,897.8 million, a 14.8% increase year-on-year, according to ProDominicana Source: Diario Libre. June alone set a monthly record of US$1,498.5 million, up 17.4% from June 2025 Source: El Día.
Key Drivers
- Free zones: Contributed US$819 million in June (54.6% of total), growing 8.0% Source: El Caribe.
- National regime: US$651.8 million in June, surging 35.4% year-on-year Source: Infobae.
Top Markets and Products
- United States remained the top partner with US$683.5 million in June (+8.2%) Source: El Caribe.
- Canada saw a staggering 211.1% jump to US$263.9 million, driven by gold bullion Source: Diario Libre.
- Haiti grew 11.8% to US$115.9 million Source: Infobae.
Leading products in June:
- Gold bullion: US$341.7 million (+84.2%)
- Medical instruments: US$113.8 million (+5.9%)
- Electrical circuit breakers: US$89.3 million (+17.6%)
- Cigars: US$88.5 million (+9.3%) Source: El Día.
More than 700 tariff lines showed growth, and 80 countries increased purchases from the Dominican Republic, highlighting broad-based diversification Source: Diario Libre. ProDominicana's director Biviana Riveiro Disla attributed the success to strategies boosting the country's international presence Source: Infobae.
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4 quotesInfobae↗
“La República Dominicana alcanzó en el primer semestre de 2026 un récord de exportaciones de USD 7,897.8 millones, con un alza interanual de 14.8 %.”
El Día↗
“Solo en el mes de junio de 2026, las exportaciones alcanzaron US$1,498.5 millones, el valor mensual exportado más alto en toda la historia del país.”
El Caribe↗
“Estados Unidos se mantuvo como el principal socio comercial en junio de 2026, con exportaciones por US$683.5 millones y un crecimiento interanual de 8.2%.”
Diario Libre↗
“Entre los principales productos exportados durante junio se destacaron el oro en bruto, con un valor de US$341.7 millones y un crecimiento interanual de 84.2%.”