Monthly trade report
Dominican Republic trade: March 2026
The Dominican Republic imported US$3.15 billion of goods in March 2026, up 42.7% from February 2026 and up 16.0% from March 2025, according to Dominican Republic customs (DGA) data compiled by CargoFax.
ImportsExports
- Imports, March 2026
- US$3.15 billion
- Exports, March 2026
- US$1.39 billion
- Trade balance, March 2026
- -US$1.76 billion
Imports and exports both reached their highest level since January 2024
March 2026 set new marks on both sides of the ledger. Imports rose 42.7% from February to US$3.15 billion (CIF), up 16.0% from March 2025 and the highest monthly total since January 2024, when this series begins. Exports rose 17.7% to US$1.39 billion (FOB), up 21.4% from a year earlier, also the highest since January 2024.
Fuels accounted for much of the import increase. Refined fuels (HS 2710) rose 68.8% to US$341 million, the highest since January 2024, natural gas and LPG (HS 2711) rose 120.3% to US$130 million, and crude petroleum (HS 2709) rose 154.5% to US$90.3 million after four months of declines. Passenger cars (HS 8703) rose 48.3% to US$135 million. The United States supplied US$1.39 billion, 44.1% of the total.
On the export side, gold (HS 7108) edged down 3.9% to US$253 million. Medical instruments (HS 9018), at US$188 million, electrical switching apparatus (HS 8536), at US$97.9 million, and unmanufactured tobacco (HS 2401), at US$53.1 million, each reached their highest level since January 2024. Shipments to Haiti, at US$110 million, did the same.
For the first quarter, exports totaled US$3.61 billion, up 19.8% from the same quarter of 2025, and imports US$7.83 billion, up 3.0%.
What the data shows: After two softer months, March brought a broad rebound, with fuels leading imports and manufactured goods and tobacco leading exports. The data does not show why so much arrived in a single month.
Month at a glance
| Metric | March 2026 | February 2026 | Change | March 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$, CIF) | 3,151,882,195 | 2,209,298,314 | +42.7% | 2,716,228,036 | +16.0% |
| Export value (US$, FOB) | 1,391,307,954 | 1,182,573,440 | +17.7% | 1,146,405,542 | +21.4% |
| Trade balance (exports minus imports, US$) | -1,760,574,241 | -1,026,724,873 | -1,569,822,494 | ||
| Import weight (tonnes) | 2,338,454 | 2,145,467 | +9.0% | 1,856,786 | +25.9% |
| Export weight (tonnes) | 501,468 | 420,171 | +19.3% | 451,218 | +11.1% |
| Import records | 630,728 | 423,593 | +48.9% | 524,018 | +20.4% |
| Export records | 39,221 | 31,985 | +22.6% | 33,839 | +15.9% |
| Importers | 12,273 | 10,065 | +21.9% | 10,869 | +12.9% |
| Exporters | 1,647 | 1,541 | +6.9% | 1,501 | +9.7% |
How does the month compare with the last three months, the quarter, and the year?
| Period | Total | Prior period | vs prior period | Same period last year | vs same period last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports Last 3 months Jan – Mar '26 | 7,834,459,397 | 8,095,451,385 Oct – Dec '25 | -3.2% | 7,607,410,581 | +3.0% |
| Imports Quarter to date Jan – Mar '26 | 7,834,459,397 | 8,095,451,385 Oct – Dec '25 | -3.2% | 7,607,410,581 | +3.0% |
| Imports Year to date Jan – Mar '26 | 7,834,459,397 | 7,607,410,581 Jan – Mar '25 | +3.0% | 7,607,410,581 | +3.0% |
| Exports Last 3 months Jan – Mar '26 | 3,608,052,266 | 3,554,125,721 Oct – Dec '25 | +1.5% | 3,012,635,305 | +19.8% |
| Exports Quarter to date Jan – Mar '26 | 3,608,052,266 | 3,554,125,721 Oct – Dec '25 | +1.5% | 3,012,635,305 | +19.8% |
| Exports Year to date Jan – Mar '26 | 3,608,052,266 | 3,012,635,305 Jan – Mar '25 | +19.8% | 3,012,635,305 | +19.8% |
Imports: What did the Dominican Republic import in March 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 603,155,976 | 19.1% | +92.9% | +34.6% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 259,319,535 | 8.2% | +33.1% | +18.1% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 233,689,732 | 7.4% | +46.4% | +1.1% |
| 39 | Plastics | 214,720,230 | 6.8% | +29.5% | +7.9% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 202,739,695 | 6.4% | +27.8% | -3.4% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 102,174,168 | 3.2% | +36.2% | -8.2% |
| 02 | Meat | 87,955,673 | 2.8% | +49.0% | +63.1% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 86,120,237 | 2.7% | -26.1% | -5.2% |
| 24 | Tobacco | 79,369,168 | 2.5% | +48.9% | +31.4% |
| 48 | Paper and paperboard | 71,188,218 | 2.3% | +27.7% | +13.7% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 341,026,670 | 10.8% | +68.8% | +41.8% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 134,632,501 | 4.3% | +48.3% | -5.0% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 129,690,536 | 4.1% | +120.3% | -0.2% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 90,280,659 | 2.9% | +154.5% | +157.7% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 86,661,953 | 2.7% | +34.5% | -10.2% |
| 3926 | Other plastic articles | 69,760,871 | 2.2% | +20.9% | +14.1% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 55,073,351 | 1.7% | +48.7% | +21.9% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 50,459,267 | 1.6% | +80.2% | +18.1% |
| 1005 | Maize | 50,185,792 | 1.6% | +499.7% | +29.1% |
| 7207 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 45,294,485 | 1.4% | +2.8% | -10.2% |
Imports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) rose US$139 million from February 2026, the largest increase of any product, to US$341 million.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 202,058,898 | 341,026,670 | +138,967,772 | +68.8% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 58,883,268 | 129,690,536 | +70,807,269 | +120.3% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 35,475,684 | 90,280,659 | +54,804,975 | +154.5% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 90,800,950 | 134,632,501 | +43,831,551 | +48.3% |
| 1005 | Maize | 8,368,331 | 50,185,792 | +41,817,462 | +499.7% |
Biggest decreases
The largest decrease was in coated flat-rolled steel (HS 7210), down 52.0% from February 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7210 | Coated flat-rolled steel | 29,831,702 | 14,317,022 | -15,514,680 | -52.0% |
| 8302 | Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for... | 17,868,956 | 4,580,214 | -13,288,742 | -74.4% |
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits | 17,129,490 | 5,754,203 | -11,375,287 | -66.4% |
| 8479 | Other machines n.e.s. | 17,694,553 | 7,740,818 | -9,953,734 | -56.3% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 11,986,379 | 6,630,836 | -5,355,543 | -44.7% |
Where did the Dominican Republic's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,389,689,088 | 44.1% | +59.9% | +24.1% |
| China | 590,255,627 | 18.7% | +32.3% | +31.6% |
| Spain | 158,105,340 | 5.0% | +85.0% | +61.7% |
| Mexico | 131,644,940 | 4.2% | +29.4% | +50.5% |
| Italy | 64,059,401 | 2.0% | +133.0% | -5.6% |
| Colombia | 63,545,989 | 2.0% | +73.0% | +27.2% |
| Germany | 57,665,711 | 1.8% | +26.4% | -3.1% |
| Japan | 53,191,895 | 1.7% | +71.8% | -17.7% |
| Brazil | 51,047,226 | 1.6% | -17.9% | -6.4% |
| India | 48,783,619 | 1.5% | +42.7% | +23.9% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haina Oriental | 1,250,487,246 | 39.7% | +44.4% | +28.8% |
| Caucedo | 1,138,021,927 | 36.1% | +51.1% | +14.0% |
| Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez | 302,340,625 | 9.6% | +14.1% | -2.7% |
| Santo Domingo | 221,204,995 | 7.0% | +48.6% | -2.9% |
| Puerto La Cana | 75,053,843 | 2.4% | +43.8% | -4.5% |
Imports: Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Jan 2026 to Mar 2026 compared with Jan 2025 to Mar 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude petroleum | 114,255,143 | 190,145,788 | +75,890,645 | +66.4% |
| Iron or non-alloy steel | 95,022,981 | 148,350,368 | +53,327,387 | +56.1% |
| Refined petroleum fuels | 717,568,022 | 768,216,880 | +50,648,859 | +7.1% |
| Soybean oil | 49,895,393 | 69,287,818 | +19,392,425 | +38.9% |
| Meat and edible offal of poultry | 36,601,785 | 55,969,042 | +19,367,257 | +52.9% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas and LPG | 363,683,463 | 297,502,652 | -66,180,810 | -18.2% |
| Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 65,559,867 | 5,418,195 | -60,141,672 | -91.7% |
| Passenger cars | 371,042,342 | 341,766,239 | -29,276,103 | -7.9% |
| Maize | 105,105,787 | 80,999,681 | -24,106,106 | -22.9% |
| Unmanufactured tobacco | 148,241,964 | 124,428,730 | -23,813,233 | -16.1% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,299,776,231 | 1,507,822,948 | +208,046,717 | +16.0% |
| United States | 3,096,696,660 | 3,292,610,965 | +195,914,305 | +6.3% |
| Spain | 269,375,277 | 338,199,075 | +68,823,799 | +25.5% |
| Mexico | 266,985,463 | 329,125,175 | +62,139,712 | +23.3% |
| Argentina | 68,239,228 | 100,207,587 | +31,968,358 | +46.8% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 211,558,571 | 133,669,227 | -77,889,344 | -36.8% |
| South Korea | 88,246,545 | 64,703,612 | -23,542,933 | -26.7% |
| Brazil | 218,102,353 | 197,138,579 | -20,963,775 | -9.6% |
| Japan | 151,651,546 | 131,006,429 | -20,645,118 | -13.6% |
| Chile | 40,942,258 | 26,555,607 | -14,386,651 | -35.1% |
What did the Dominican Republic export in March 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Precious stones and metals | 292,485,509 | 21.0% | -1.8% | +40.4% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 204,541,007 | 14.7% | +17.1% | +14.0% |
| 24 | Tobacco | 161,209,317 | 11.6% | +32.2% | +28.9% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 138,299,909 | 9.9% | +27.5% | +26.7% |
| 39 | Plastics | 71,545,786 | 5.1% | +31.8% | +29.8% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 56,679,654 | 4.1% | +24.7% | +24.9% |
| 61 | Knitted apparel | 55,128,880 | 4.0% | +9.3% | -9.1% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 38,912,880 | 2.8% | +26.4% | +65.9% |
| 17 | Sugars | 36,677,352 | 2.6% | +451.2% | +28.5% |
| 08 | Fruit and nuts | 24,976,572 | 1.8% | +18.7% | +8.0% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 252,514,264 | 18.1% | -3.9% | +78.2% |
| 9018 | Medical instruments | 188,451,892 | 13.5% | +15.6% | +8.7% |
| 2402 | Cigars and cigarettes | 104,837,483 | 7.5% | +17.1% | +13.4% |
| 8536 | Electrical switching apparatus | 97,850,187 | 7.0% | +25.2% | +20.9% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 53,062,435 | 3.8% | +84.5% | +90.4% |
| 3006 | Pharmaceutical goods (other) | 52,361,487 | 3.8% | +25.0% | +24.4% |
| 6109 | T-shirts and vests, knitted | 38,553,661 | 2.8% | +6.5% | -13.2% |
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar | 33,535,851 | 2.4% | >+999% | +36.2% |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | 25,991,127 | 1.9% | +0.9% | -53.1% |
| 3926 | Other plastic articles | 25,211,333 | 1.8% | +67.9% | +29.6% |
Exports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Exports of medical instruments (HS 9018) rose US$25.4 million from February 2026, the largest increase of any export product.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar | 611,904 | 33,535,851 | +32,923,947 | >+999% |
| 9018 | Medical instruments | 163,074,465 | 188,451,892 | +25,377,427 | +15.6% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 28,756,803 | 53,062,435 | +24,305,632 | +84.5% |
| 8536 | Electrical switching apparatus | 78,137,981 | 97,850,187 | +19,712,207 | +25.2% |
| 2402 | Cigars and cigarettes | 89,552,567 | 104,837,483 | +15,284,917 | +17.1% |
Biggest decreases
The largest export decrease was in cocoa beans (HS 1801), down 37.0% from February 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 | Cocoa beans | 28,512,247 | 17,960,604 | -10,551,643 | -37.0% |
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 262,794,196 | 252,514,264 | -10,279,932 | -3.9% |
| 2208 | Ethyl alcohol, undenatured | 7,325,732 | 6,598,204 | -727,528 | -9.9% |
| 1905 | Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares,... | 6,259,534 | 6,080,991 | -178,543 | -2.9% |
| 7404 | Copper | 6,935,615 | 6,906,493 | -29,122 | -0.4% |
Where did the Dominican Republic's exports go?
| Destination | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 710,672,622 | 51.1% | +23.8% | +11.9% |
| Canada | 200,730,050 | 14.4% | +20.8% | +149.8% |
| Haiti | 109,964,470 | 7.9% | +17.6% | +36.0% |
| Puerto Rico | 51,639,787 | 3.7% | +8.2% | -9.3% |
| China | 51,344,805 | 3.7% | +135.4% | +63.1% |
| Netherlands | 39,975,213 | 2.9% | +9.7% | +17.7% |
| India | 39,343,872 | 2.8% | -53.5% | -39.6% |
| Germany | 16,181,104 | 1.2% | +22.8% | +23.2% |
| Jamaica | 10,187,020 | 0.7% | -4.5% | +7.8% |
| United Kingdom | 8,947,578 | 0.6% | +10.5% | +51.5% |
Customs offices of exit
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Feb 2026 | vs Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez | 422,071,565 | 30.3% | +4.5% | +31.5% |
| Haina Oriental | 415,627,242 | 29.9% | +30.7% | +32.1% |
| Caucedo | 208,912,424 | 15.0% | +25.4% | +13.8% |
| Puerto Plata | 85,681,830 | 6.2% | +14.2% | +20.2% |
| Santo Domingo | 85,598,158 | 6.2% | -5.1% | -29.6% |
Exports: Which exports grew and declined over the last three months?
Jan 2026 to Mar 2026 compared with Jan 2025 to Mar 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 392,458,286 | 777,649,598 | +385,191,312 | +98.1% |
| Unmanufactured tobacco | 56,985,106 | 98,242,028 | +41,256,922 | +72.4% |
| Medical instruments | 432,815,372 | 471,137,972 | +38,322,600 | +8.9% |
| Electrical switching apparatus | 206,022,596 | 241,244,801 | +35,222,205 | +17.1% |
| Phones and network equipment | 10,505,088 | 34,900,521 | +24,395,433 | +232.2% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewellery of precious metal | 156,946,744 | 74,344,132 | -82,602,612 | -52.6% |
| Cocoa beans | 104,808,483 | 71,488,732 | -33,319,750 | -31.8% |
| Cane or beet sugar | 58,213,813 | 39,502,327 | -18,711,486 | -32.1% |
| T-shirts and vests, knitted | 115,355,259 | 101,501,577 | -13,853,681 | -12.0% |
| Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 20,522,120 | 13,661,728 | -6,860,392 | -33.4% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 150,816,389 | 436,642,236 | +285,825,846 | +189.5% |
| United States | 1,621,579,072 | 1,733,711,443 | +112,132,371 | +6.9% |
| Haiti | 237,640,989 | 292,656,125 | +55,015,135 | +23.2% |
| China | 71,653,567 | 103,533,089 | +31,879,522 | +44.5% |
| Switzerland | 34,151,777 | 59,986,748 | +25,834,971 | +75.6% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 27,854,201 | 20,419,595 | -7,434,606 | -26.7% |
| Puerto Rico | 152,425,754 | 146,852,962 | -5,572,792 | -3.7% |
| Cuba | 20,239,472 | 17,074,934 | -3,164,538 | -15.6% |
| Spain | 20,565,249 | 17,444,122 | -3,121,127 | -15.2% |
Top importers in March 2026
12,273 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 2 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 84 machinery and computers | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 22 beverages |
Top exporters in March 2026
1,647 exporters shipped goods this month. See who they are, what they sold, and to whom in Explorer.
| # | Exporter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exporter, HS 71 precious stones and metals | |
| 2 | Exporter, HS 85 electrical equipment | |
| 3 | Exporter, HS 90 optical and medical instruments | |
| 4 | Exporter, HS 90 optical and medical instruments | |
| 5 | Exporter, HS 24 tobacco | |
| 6 | Exporter, HS 90 optical and medical instruments | |
| 7 | Exporter, HS 30 pharmaceutical products | |
| 8 | Exporter, HS 30 pharmaceutical products |
12-month trend
| Month | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 2,689,900,932 | 1,048,592,181 | -1,641,308,750 |
| May 2025 | 2,770,147,410 | 1,309,930,235 | -1,460,217,175 |
| Jun 2025 | 2,699,181,962 | 1,220,574,677 | -1,478,607,285 |
| Jul 2025 | 2,869,949,087 | 1,317,139,834 | -1,552,809,253 |
| Aug 2025 | 2,583,052,762 | 1,186,426,093 | -1,396,626,669 |
| Sep 2025 | 2,827,595,763 | 1,172,185,453 | -1,655,410,310 |
| Oct 2025 | 2,829,876,510 | 1,205,865,846 | -1,624,010,664 |
| Nov 2025 | 2,460,162,905 | 1,080,289,183 | -1,379,873,722 |
| Dec 2025 | 2,805,411,970 | 1,267,970,692 | -1,537,441,278 |
| Jan 2026 | 2,473,278,888 | 1,034,170,872 | -1,439,108,016 |
| Feb 2026 | 2,209,298,314 | 1,182,573,440 | -1,026,724,873 |
| Mar 2026 | 3,151,882,195 | 1,391,307,954 | -1,760,574,241 |
What looks unusual this month?
These changes may reflect a few large shipments, late records, or a classification change rather than a trend. Check them in the records before quoting them.
- Imports: HS 1005 (maize) went from US$8.37 million to US$50.2 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 1507 (soybean oil) went from US$8.64 million to US$31.1 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 1511 (palm oil and its fractions) went from US$589,000 to US$9.23 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 2715 (bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt) went from US$108,000 to US$6.23 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 8530 (signalling, safety or traffic control equipment) went from US$271,000 to US$5.15 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Meat (HS 02) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Tobacco (HS 24) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Furniture and lighting (HS 94) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: HS 1701 (cane or beet sugar) went from US$612,000 to US$33.5 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: HS 1805 (cocoa) went from US$36,300 to US$1.79 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: Optical and medical instruments (HS 90) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Tobacco (HS 24) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Electrical equipment (HS 85) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Plastics (HS 39) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
Dominican Republic trade facts, March 2026
- The Dominican Republic imported US$3.15 billion of goods in March 2026, up 42.7% from February 2026 and up 16.0% from March 2025.
- Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) was the top product heading, at US$341 million.
- Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) rose US$139 million from February 2026, the largest increase of any product, to US$341 million.
- The largest decrease was in coated flat-rolled steel (HS 7210), down 52.0% from February 2026.
- The leading origin was the United States, with 44.1% of import value, ahead of China (18.7%).
- The Dominican Republic recorded a trade deficit of US$1.76 billion in March 2026: exports minus imports.
- Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108) was the top export heading, at US$253 million.
- Exports of medical instruments (HS 9018) rose US$25.4 million from February 2026, the largest increase of any export product.
- The largest export decrease was in cocoa beans (HS 1801), down 37.0% from February 2026.
- The United States was the top destination, taking 51.1% of export value, followed by Canada at 14.4%.
Methodology
Dominican Republic customs (DGA) import declarations. Dominican Republic customs (DGA) export declarations, including free-zone exports. Import values are declared CIF values in US dollars. Export values are declared FOB values in US dollars. Categories follow the Harmonized System. Records are customs line items; importers are distinct importers with a record in the month. The latest month may be revised as late records arrive. The period table leaves out a comparison that reaches before January 2024, when the series starts, or that includes a month not used as a base. Year to date is compared with the same months a year earlier. Import values are CIF; export values are FOB. Exports include free-zone exports. All customs regimes in the DGA files are included.
FAQ
Dominican Republic trade, March 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did the Dominican Republic import in March 2026?
The Dominican Republic imported US$3.15 billion (CIF) in March 2026, up 42.7% from February 2026 and up 16.0% from March 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
How much did the Dominican Republic export in March 2026?
The Dominican Republic exported US$1.39 billion (FOB) in March 2026, up 17.7% from February 2026 and up 21.4% from March 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does the Dominican Republic import?
In March 2026, the Dominican Republic's largest imports were refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, US$341 million), passenger cars (HS 8703, US$135 million), and natural gas and lpg (HS 2711, US$130 million). The largest HS chapter was mineral fuels and oils, with 19.1% of the total.
What does the Dominican Republic export?
In March 2026, the Dominican Republic's largest exports were gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108, US$253 million), medical instruments (HS 9018, US$188 million), and cigars and cigarettes (HS 2402, US$105 million).
Where does the Dominican Republic import from?
The top origin countries for the Dominican Republic's imports in March 2026 were the United States (44.1%), China (18.7%), and Spain (5.0%), by share of value.
Where does the Dominican Republic export to?
The top destinations for the Dominican Republic's exports in March 2026 were the United States (51.1%), Canada (14.4%), and Haiti (7.9%).
What is the Dominican Republic's trade balance?
The Dominican Republic recorded a trade deficit of US$1.76 billion in March 2026: exports of US$1.39 billion against imports of US$3.15 billion.
Are the Dominican Republic's imports going up or down?
The Dominican Republic's imports are rising. From January 2026 to March 2026, they totaled US$7.83 billion, up 3.0% from the same months last year. Year to date, the Dominican Republic's imports are up 3.0% from the same period of 2025.
What are the Dominican Republic's main ports of entry?
In March 2026, the Dominican Republic's main points of entry were Haina Oriental with 39.7%, Caucedo with 36.1%, and Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez with 9.6% of imports.
How many companies import into the Dominican Republic?
12,273 distinct importers and 1,647 distinct exporters appear in the Dominican Republic's customs records for March 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get the Dominican Republic import and export data?
CargoFax publishes this Dominican Republic trade report free every month. The Dominican Republic customs records behind it, with company names, HS codes, countries, and ports, are searchable in Atlas Explorer and available in bulk through Files.
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