Dominican Republic
U.S. Trade with Dominican Republic in 2025
Export Market Rank
#13 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.4 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.19 Billion
Compound Average Growth
6.8% (2016-2025)
Total Export Value 2016 - 2025
Export Value by Commodity 2025
Top 10 Exports to Dominican Republic in 2025
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork & Pork Products | $290.62 Million | 96,122 | $161.72 Million | 416% |
| Soybean Meal | $247.64 Million | 615,483 | $218.42 Million | 11% |
| Tobacco | $176.84 Million | 17,462 | $159.17 Million | 121% |
| Corn | $175.29 Million | 772,629 | $110.67 Million | 101% |
| Dairy Products | $162.15 Million | 41,261 | $110.7 Million | 135% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $156.38 Million | 16,962 | $96.77 Million | 117% |
| Wheat | $153.09 Million | 570,914 | $93.23 Million | 87% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $136.56 Million | 77,955 | $89.95 Million | 112% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $131.67 Million | 10,475 | $80.25 Million | 131% |
| Soybean Oil | $102.92 Million | 97,182 | $80.57 Million | 22% |
Data and Analysis
Wheat consumption in the Dominican Republic (DR) during marketing year (MY) 2026/27 (July 2026/June 2027) is forecast to remain stable, with a slight increase at 650,000 metric tons (MT). Wheat imports are projected to reach 800,000 MT, driven by...
The Dominican Republic’s food processing industry totaled $3.09 billion for calendar year (CY) 2025, in activities categorized as “food industry.” Beverages and other food products accounted for an additional $1.09 billion during the same period. Key...
Sugar production in the Dominican Republic (DR) is forecast to reach 580,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2026/2027 (October–September), supported by stable rainfall conditions during the first half of the marketing year and continued...
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.