Monthly trade report
Dominican Republic trade: April 2026
In April 2026, the Dominican Republic imported US$2.88 billion of goods, down 8.7% from March 2026 and up 6.9% from April 2025, according to Dominican Republic customs (DGA) data compiled by CargoFax.
ImportsExports
- Imports, April 2026
- US$2.88 billion
- Exports, April 2026
- US$1.29 billion
- Trade balance, April 2026
- -US$1.59 billion
Gold exports rose 19.9% and Canada took a growing share of shipments
Gold (HS 7108) led Dominican exports in April 2026 at US$303 million, up 19.9% from March and 166.1% from April 2025. Total exports edged down 7.2% to US$1.29 billion (FOB) but were 23.1% above a year earlier. Medical instruments (HS 9018) fell 26.0% to US$139 million, while orthopaedic appliances (HS 9021) rose for a fifth consecutive month, to US$23.8 million, the highest since January 2024, when this series begins.
Destinations shifted again. Shipments to Canada rose for a third consecutive month, to US$223 million, or 17.3% of export value. The United States still took 45.2%, at US$583 million, down 17.9% from March. Puerto Rico, at US$68.1 million, reached its highest level since January 2024.
Imports fell 8.7% to US$2.88 billion (CIF), up 6.9% from a year earlier. Fuels moved the other way: refined fuels (HS 2710) rose 9.7% to US$374 million and crude petroleum (HS 2709) rose 19.2% to US$108 million, both the highest since January 2024. Natural gas and LPG (HS 2711) fell 22.1% to US$101 million.
From January to April, exports reached US$4.90 billion, up 20.6% from the same period of 2025, and imports US$10.7 billion, up 4.0%.
What the data shows: April kept the pattern of exports growing faster than imports, with gold and Canada at the centre. The data shows where the gold went, not why buyers changed.
Month at a glance
| Metric | April 2026 | March 2026 | Change | April 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$, CIF) | 2,876,409,647 | 3,151,882,195 | -8.7% | 2,689,900,932 | +6.9% |
| Export value (US$, FOB) | 1,291,288,443 | 1,391,307,954 | -7.2% | 1,048,592,181 | +23.1% |
| Trade balance (exports minus imports, US$) | -1,585,121,203 | -1,760,574,241 | -1,641,308,750 | ||
| Import weight (tonnes) | 1,911,212 | 2,338,454 | -18.3% | 1,950,473 | -2.0% |
| Export weight (tonnes) | 486,978 | 501,468 | -2.9% | 392,186 | +24.2% |
| Import records | 502,488 | 630,728 | -20.3% | 491,840 | +2.2% |
| Export records | 33,989 | 39,221 | -13.3% | 31,900 | +6.5% |
| Importers | 11,777 | 12,273 | -4.0% | 10,645 | +10.6% |
| Exporters | 1,602 | 1,647 | -2.7% | 1,563 | +2.5% |
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 Feb – Apr '26 | 8,237,590,155 | 7,738,853,763 Nov '25 – Jan '26 | +6.4% | 7,795,460,488 | +5.7% |
| Imports Quarter to date Apr '26 | 2,876,409,647 | 2,473,278,888 Jan '26 | +16.3% | 2,689,900,932 | +6.9% |
| Imports Year to date Jan – Apr '26 | 10,710,869,043 | 10,297,311,513 Jan – Apr '25 | +4.0% | 10,297,311,513 | +4.0% |
| Exports Last 3 months Feb – Apr '26 | 3,865,169,838 | 3,382,430,747 Nov '25 – Jan '26 | +14.3% | 3,129,549,871 | +23.5% |
| Exports Quarter to date Apr '26 | 1,291,288,443 | 1,034,170,872 Jan '26 | +24.9% | 1,048,592,181 | +23.1% |
| Exports Year to date Jan – Apr '26 | 4,899,340,710 | 4,061,227,486 Jan – Apr '25 | +20.6% | 4,061,227,486 | +20.6% |
Imports: What did the Dominican Republic import in April 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 616,477,109 | 21.4% | +2.2% | +40.5% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 251,882,296 | 8.8% | -2.9% | +13.1% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 217,654,679 | 7.6% | -6.9% | -1.8% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 191,553,078 | 6.7% | -5.5% | -2.6% |
| 39 | Plastics | 190,615,037 | 6.6% | -11.2% | -4.1% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 88,379,652 | 3.1% | +2.6% | -3.4% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 79,981,914 | 2.8% | -21.7% | -14.1% |
| 02 | Meat | 74,397,785 | 2.6% | -15.4% | +29.0% |
| 48 | Paper and paperboard | 63,546,834 | 2.2% | -10.7% | -10.9% |
| 10 | Cereals | 59,806,637 | 2.1% | -15.9% | +20.3% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 374,235,391 | 13.0% | +9.7% | +33.5% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 128,503,608 | 4.5% | -4.6% | -6.4% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 107,607,790 | 3.7% | +19.2% | new |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 101,017,375 | 3.5% | -22.1% | -20.7% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 66,134,326 | 2.3% | -23.7% | -12.1% |
| 3926 | Other plastic articles | 61,624,372 | 2.1% | -11.7% | +0.0% |
| 7207 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 53,136,003 | 1.8% | +17.3% | +50.2% |
| 1005 | Maize | 45,647,645 | 1.6% | -9.0% | +61.8% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 44,241,638 | 1.5% | -12.3% | +7.0% |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | 39,739,595 | 1.4% | -5.2% | +31.3% |
Imports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest increase came from refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710): US$33.2 million more than in March 2026, up 9.7%.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 341,026,670 | 374,235,391 | +33,208,721 | +9.7% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 90,280,659 | 107,607,790 | +17,327,131 | +19.2% |
| 8471 | Computers | 9,660,971 | 25,764,022 | +16,103,050 | +166.7% |
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) | 7,590,955 | 18,961,568 | +11,370,613 | +149.8% |
| 7207 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 45,294,485 | 53,136,003 | +7,841,517 | +17.3% |
Biggest decreases
Natural gas and LPG (HS 2711) fell by US$28.7 million from March 2026, more than any other product.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 129,690,536 | 101,017,375 | -28,673,161 | -22.1% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 55,073,351 | 28,638,993 | -26,434,357 | -48.0% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 86,661,953 | 66,134,326 | -20,527,628 | -23.7% |
| 2701 | Coal | 30,471,678 | 18,742,456 | -11,729,222 | -38.5% |
| 1507 | Soybean oil | 31,127,456 | 21,309,714 | -9,817,742 | -31.5% |
Where did the Dominican Republic's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,318,314,462 | 45.8% | -5.1% | +22.2% |
| China | 472,991,434 | 16.4% | -19.9% | -1.1% |
| Spain | 125,824,948 | 4.4% | -20.4% | +10.8% |
| Mexico | 118,044,782 | 4.1% | -10.3% | +25.6% |
| Brazil | 58,396,000 | 2.0% | +14.4% | +12.1% |
| Germany | 49,514,386 | 1.7% | -14.1% | +8.9% |
| Italy | 44,276,921 | 1.5% | -30.9% | -26.9% |
| Vietnam | 44,097,160 | 1.5% | +240.2% | +46.5% |
| Argentina | 43,954,705 | 1.5% | +25.5% | +22.8% |
| India | 41,126,175 | 1.4% | -15.7% | -13.2% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haina Oriental | 1,155,265,776 | 40.2% | -7.6% | +11.8% |
| Caucedo | 969,154,126 | 33.7% | -14.8% | -2.3% |
| Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez | 291,401,815 | 10.1% | -3.6% | +9.0% |
| Santo Domingo | 186,986,730 | 6.5% | -15.5% | -8.2% |
| San Pedro De Macoris | 72,915,906 | 2.5% | +26.0% | +106.2% |
Imports: Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Feb 2026 to Apr 2026 compared with Feb 2025 to Apr 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined petroleum fuels | 746,087,881 | 917,320,958 | +171,233,078 | +23.0% |
| Crude petroleum | 70,954,128 | 233,364,134 | +162,410,006 | +228.9% |
| Iron or non-alloy steel | 103,042,921 | 142,487,757 | +39,444,837 | +38.3% |
| Meat of swine | 71,409,447 | 96,334,989 | +24,925,542 | +34.9% |
| Meat and edible offal of poultry | 30,891,470 | 52,019,573 | +21,128,103 | +68.4% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas and LPG | 364,954,774 | 289,591,179 | -75,363,595 | -20.7% |
| Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 61,486,961 | 2,848,821 | -58,638,141 | -95.4% |
| Passenger cars | 400,629,264 | 353,937,060 | -46,692,205 | -11.7% |
| Packaged medicines | 239,161,438 | 217,242,653 | -21,918,786 | -9.2% |
| Unmanufactured tobacco | 140,472,506 | 120,740,567 | -19,731,939 | -14.0% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,156,321,354 | 3,577,014,178 | +420,692,824 | +13.3% |
| China | 1,325,793,827 | 1,509,357,201 | +183,563,374 | +13.8% |
| Spain | 292,384,467 | 369,390,959 | +77,006,492 | +26.3% |
| Mexico | 278,195,107 | 351,403,116 | +73,208,009 | +26.3% |
| Canada | 51,053,807 | 78,026,221 | +26,972,413 | +52.8% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 198,847,852 | 135,825,800 | -63,022,052 | -31.7% |
| Japan | 162,329,333 | 122,336,052 | -39,993,280 | -24.6% |
| United Kingdom | 95,663,516 | 55,911,318 | -39,752,198 | -41.6% |
| Sweden | 44,954,057 | 14,241,099 | -30,712,957 | -68.3% |
| South Korea | 88,067,410 | 69,015,794 | -19,051,616 | -21.6% |
What did the Dominican Republic export in April 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Precious stones and metals | 334,115,777 | 25.9% | +14.2% | +113.5% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 165,808,774 | 12.8% | -18.9% | -10.8% |
| 24 | Tobacco | 145,366,930 | 11.3% | -9.8% | +31.2% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 113,215,512 | 8.8% | -18.1% | +3.1% |
| 39 | Plastics | 57,972,469 | 4.5% | -19.0% | +11.9% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 51,918,580 | 4.0% | -8.4% | +6.8% |
| 61 | Knitted apparel | 42,173,302 | 3.3% | -23.5% | -14.4% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 37,608,511 | 2.9% | -3.4% | +79.5% |
| 18 | Cocoa | 29,873,713 | 2.3% | +30.1% | -42.0% |
| 17 | Sugars | 22,354,191 | 1.7% | -39.1% | +25.9% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 302,790,065 | 23.4% | +19.9% | +166.1% |
| 9018 | Medical instruments | 139,369,831 | 10.8% | -26.0% | -22.7% |
| 2402 | Cigars and cigarettes | 95,575,716 | 7.4% | -8.8% | +9.2% |
| 8536 | Electrical switching apparatus | 87,612,803 | 6.8% | -10.5% | +25.6% |
| 3006 | Pharmaceutical goods (other) | 47,801,211 | 3.7% | -8.7% | +6.9% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 46,264,449 | 3.6% | -12.8% | +128.9% |
| 6109 | T-shirts and vests, knitted | 28,978,565 | 2.2% | -24.8% | -21.3% |
| 7214 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 27,668,823 | 2.1% | +15.6% | +100.7% |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | 27,561,214 | 2.1% | +6.0% | -27.7% |
| 1801 | Cocoa beans | 27,043,380 | 2.1% | +50.6% | -43.9% |
Exports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest export increase came from gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108): US$50.3 million more than in March 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 252,514,264 | 302,790,065 | +50,275,801 | +19.9% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 6,227,728 | 18,903,106 | +12,675,377 | +203.5% |
| 9021 | Orthopaedic appliances | 11,676,433 | 23,776,078 | +12,099,645 | +103.6% |
| 1801 | Cocoa beans | 17,960,604 | 27,043,380 | +9,082,775 | +50.6% |
| 7214 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 23,935,379 | 27,668,823 | +3,733,444 | +15.6% |
Biggest decreases
Exports of medical instruments (HS 9018) had the largest decline, US$49.1 million less than in March 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018 | Medical instruments | 188,451,892 | 139,369,831 | -49,082,062 | -26.0% |
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar | 33,535,851 | 19,159,560 | -14,376,291 | -42.9% |
| 8536 | Electrical switching apparatus | 97,850,187 | 87,612,803 | -10,237,384 | -10.5% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 16,675,297 | 6,616,853 | -10,058,444 | -60.3% |
| 6109 | T-shirts and vests, knitted | 38,553,661 | 28,978,565 | -9,575,096 | -24.8% |
Where did the Dominican Republic's exports go?
| Destination | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 583,229,132 | 45.2% | -17.9% | +1.6% |
| Canada | 223,456,171 | 17.3% | +11.3% | +382.7% |
| Haiti | 94,946,604 | 7.4% | -13.7% | +24.9% |
| India | 69,357,838 | 5.4% | +76.3% | -9.4% |
| Puerto Rico | 68,137,759 | 5.3% | +31.9% | +33.4% |
| China | 48,029,446 | 3.7% | -6.5% | +88.4% |
| Netherlands | 29,684,756 | 2.3% | -25.7% | +33.3% |
| Other destinations | 12,425,265 | 1.0% | +39.9% | +370.1% |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 10,801,728 | 0.8% | +214.2% | +224.9% |
| Germany | 10,028,698 | 0.8% | -38.0% | -20.3% |
Customs offices of exit
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez | 446,387,594 | 34.6% | +5.8% | +62.3% |
| Haina Oriental | 348,683,814 | 27.0% | -16.1% | +18.2% |
| Caucedo | 183,553,342 | 14.2% | -12.1% | +1.7% |
| Santo Domingo | 89,879,548 | 7.0% | +5.0% | -19.4% |
| Puerto Plata | 80,231,175 | 6.2% | -6.4% | +28.1% |
Exports: Which exports grew and declined over the last three months?
Feb 2026 to Apr 2026 compared with Feb 2025 to Apr 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 | 353,465,192 | 818,098,524 | +464,633,333 | +131.5% |
| Unmanufactured tobacco | 66,231,053 | 128,083,687 | +61,852,634 | +93.4% |
| Electrical switching apparatus | 217,370,221 | 263,600,971 | +46,230,750 | +21.3% |
| Orthopaedic appliances | 7,549,860 | 41,241,045 | +33,691,184 | +446.2% |
| Cigars and cigarettes | 257,163,295 | 289,965,766 | +32,802,471 | +12.8% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewellery of precious metal | 148,685,521 | 79,301,633 | -69,383,888 | -46.7% |
| Cocoa beans | 124,379,997 | 73,516,231 | -50,863,766 | -40.9% |
| T-shirts and vests, knitted | 118,060,696 | 103,732,613 | -14,328,083 | -12.1% |
| Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 21,103,486 | 10,849,244 | -10,254,243 | -48.6% |
| Medical instruments | 492,203,207 | 490,896,187 | -1,307,019 | -0.3% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 156,964,228 | 590,310,950 | +433,346,722 | +276.1% |
| United States | 1,730,355,529 | 1,867,838,153 | +137,482,624 | +7.9% |
| Haiti | 229,970,513 | 298,387,760 | +68,417,247 | +29.8% |
| China | 76,350,135 | 121,190,455 | +44,840,320 | +58.7% |
| Netherlands | 83,029,009 | 106,104,013 | +23,075,004 | +27.8% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 216,130,406 | 193,310,200 | -22,820,206 | -10.6% |
| Japan | 27,665,208 | 17,985,055 | -9,680,153 | -35.0% |
| Belgium | 33,659,443 | 25,308,629 | -8,350,813 | -24.8% |
| Spain | 24,370,324 | 19,280,415 | -5,089,910 | -20.9% |
Top importers in April 2026
11,777 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 72 iron and steel | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 85 electrical equipment | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 24 tobacco |
Top exporters in April 2026
1,602 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 24 tobacco | |
| 4 | Exporter, HS 90 optical and medical instruments | |
| 5 | Exporter, HS 90 optical and medical instruments | |
| 6 | Exporter, HS 30 pharmaceutical products | |
| 7 | Exporter, HS 30 pharmaceutical products | |
| 8 | Exporter, HS 90 optical and medical instruments |
12-month trend
| Month | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 2026 | 2,876,409,647 | 1,291,288,443 | -1,585,121,203 |
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 3105 (mixed fertilizers) went from US$3.64 million to US$12.0 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 1107 (malt) went from US$377,000 to US$4.86 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: Optical and medical instruments (HS 90) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Oil seeds (HS 12) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: HS 2710 (refined petroleum fuels) went from US$6.23 million to US$18.9 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Copper (HS 74) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Iron or non-alloy steel (HS 7214) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Orthopaedic appliances (HS 9021) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
Dominican Republic trade facts, April 2026
- In April 2026, the Dominican Republic imported US$2.88 billion of goods, down 8.7% from March 2026 and up 6.9% from April 2025.
- No product heading was larger than refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710), at US$374 million.
- The largest increase came from refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710): US$33.2 million more than in March 2026, up 9.7%.
- Natural gas and LPG (HS 2711) fell by US$28.7 million from March 2026, more than any other product.
- The United States was the top source of imports, supplying 45.8% of import value, followed by China at 16.4%.
- The Dominican Republic recorded a trade deficit of US$1.59 billion in April 2026: exports minus imports.
- The largest single export product was gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108) at US$303 million.
- The largest export increase came from gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108): US$50.3 million more than in March 2026.
- Exports of medical instruments (HS 9018) had the largest decline, US$49.1 million less than in March 2026.
- The leading destination was the United States, with 45.2% of export value, ahead of Canada (17.3%).
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, April 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did the Dominican Republic import in April 2026?
The Dominican Republic imported US$2.88 billion (CIF) in April 2026, down 8.7% from March 2026 and up 6.9% from April 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
How much did the Dominican Republic export in April 2026?
The Dominican Republic exported US$1.29 billion (FOB) in April 2026, down 7.2% from March 2026 and up 23.1% from April 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does the Dominican Republic import?
In April 2026, the Dominican Republic's largest imports were refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, US$374 million), passenger cars (HS 8703, US$129 million), and crude petroleum (HS 2709, US$108 million). The largest HS chapter was mineral fuels and oils, with 21.4% of the total.
What does the Dominican Republic export?
In April 2026, the Dominican Republic's largest exports were gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108, US$303 million), medical instruments (HS 9018, US$139 million), and cigars and cigarettes (HS 2402, US$95.6 million).
Where does the Dominican Republic import from?
The top origin countries for the Dominican Republic's imports in April 2026 were the United States (45.8%), China (16.4%), and Spain (4.4%), by share of value.
Where does the Dominican Republic export to?
The top destinations for the Dominican Republic's exports in April 2026 were the United States (45.2%), Canada (17.3%), and Haiti (7.4%).
What is the Dominican Republic's trade balance?
The Dominican Republic recorded a trade deficit of US$1.59 billion in April 2026: exports of US$1.29 billion against imports of US$2.88 billion.
Are the Dominican Republic's imports going up or down?
The Dominican Republic's imports are rising. From February 2026 to April 2026, they totaled US$8.24 billion, up 5.7% from the same months last year. Year to date, the Dominican Republic's imports are up 4.0% from the same period of 2025.
What are the Dominican Republic's main ports of entry?
In April 2026, the Dominican Republic's main points of entry were Haina Oriental with 40.2%, Caucedo with 33.7%, and Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez with 10.1% of imports.
How many companies import into the Dominican Republic?
11,777 distinct importers and 1,602 distinct exporters appear in the Dominican Republic's customs records for April 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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