- Almost 49% of sales were gold and silver, gold standing out for its overall valuation
According to a report by the General Directorate of Customs (DGA), which highlights the role of gold in the commercial dynamics, exports from the Dominican Republic amounted to 6,413.93 million dollars between January and May 2026, increasing by 14.4% compared to the same period in 2025.
Gold and silver accounted for 48.6% of domestic exports; gold being the larger part due to its appreciation in the international market.
Free zones accounted for 62.2% of total general exports, while 35.4% from domestic products, 1.8% from temporary admission, and the remaining 0.4% to re-export.
Of all export regimes, the domestic one registered a year-on-year increase of 35.7%, with absolute shipments abroad worth 2,699.17 million dollars.
The products exported from the national regime included fine pearls, precious stones, iron, steel, plastic materials, sugars, confectionery, cocoa, minerals, edible fruits, salt, sulfur, electrical appliances and others.
88.1% of national exports were shipped to ten countries.
Imports
The report also explains that imports amounted to 12,989.49 million dollars during the first five months of 2026, an increase of 5.8% compared to the same period last year.
In those five months, 82.8% of imports corresponded to clearance for consumption, 16.7% to free zones, and 0.4% to other regimes. Imports under trade agreements totaled 1,742.92 million dollars.
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