Dominican Republic
U.S. Trade with Dominican Republic in 2024
Export Market Rank
#14 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.15 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.08 Billion
Compound Average Growth
5.9% (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 | $277.02 Million | 96,601 | $137.98 Million | 420% |
| Soybean Meal | $260.5 Million | 597,358 | $212.68 Million | 37% |
| Tobacco | $203.27 Million | 17,597 | $151.46 Million | 104% |
| Dairy Products | $134.92 Million | 34,726 | $101.81 Million | 84% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $127.96 Million | 71,638 | $81.46 Million | 148% |
| Wheat | $125.18 Million | 456,126 | $87.17 Million | 35% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $119.09 Million | 10,234 | $72.96 Million | 103% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $117.57 Million | 13,361 | $88.27 Million | 65% |
| Corn | $68.39 Million | 305,893 | $101.7 Million | -20% |
| Pulses | $64.45 Million | 56,767 | $36.69 Million | 68% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Dominican Republic: Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
The Dominican Republic remains a reliable market for U.S. bulk agricultural commodities (e.g., corn), intermediate goods (e.g., soybean meal), and high-value consumer-oriented products (e.g., processed foods), with total exports reaching $2.3 billion in CY 2024.
For five consecutive years – since 2020 – the Dominican Republic (DR) has placed as the third-largest export market by value for U.S. consumer-oriented products in the Western Hemisphere.
International Agricultural Trade Report
Expanding the Dog and Cat food Market in South America and the Caribbean
Latin America (South America and the Caribbean) is the third-largest market for U.S. dog and cat food. The region is currently experiencing disinflation, lower interest rates, favorable export commodity prices, and increased tourism, all driving economic activity.
News and Features
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering led a high-level delegation to the Dominican Republic delivering a clear message: the United States is committed to leveling the playing field for U.S. companies doing business globally, expanding partnerships, and delivering results that benefit American farmers, ranchers, and producers.
Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering arrived in Santo Domingo today to lead an agribusiness trade mission sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand market access and boost U.S. agricultural exports.
WASHINGTON, July 1, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a high-impact trade mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 13–17 to expand market access and boost U.S. agricultural exports. The delegation includes 47...