- National exports surge 33.4% and help improve the Dominican Republic’s trade balance
According to data from the General Directorate of Customs (DGA), during the period January–October 2025, the Dominican Republic’s total exports reached US$11,954.68 million, representing 10.0% growth compared to the same period in 2024.
National exports accounted for 37.1% of total exports, while free trade zone exports represented 60.7%. The remaining 2.2% came from re-exports and temporary admissions.
The fastest-growing category was national exports, totaling US$4,431.96 million, which reflects a 33.4% year-over-year increase, continuing the strong growth trend observed throughout the year. This expansion is driven mainly by a rise in gold exports, which amounted to US$1,883.73 million, equivalent to 42.5% of national exports.
In contrast, the free trade zone regime declined by US$11.48 million, a 0.2% year-over-year decrease. Throughout the year, this regime has shown a pattern of low growth, largely explained by changes in United States trade policy.
The data suggest that the country still has room to further expand its exports, underscoring the need for profound reforms to create a more favorable environment for productive, competitive projects aimed at international markets. Without such changes, the Dominican Republic risks remaining trapped in a low-productivity model, unable to achieve higher income levels or improve the population’s standard of living.
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