Monthly trade report
Dominican Republic trade: May 2026
Imports into the Dominican Republic totaled US$3.01 billion in May 2026, up 4.8% from April 2026 and up 8.8% from May 2025, according to Dominican Republic customs (DGA) data compiled by CargoFax.
ImportsExports
- Imports, May 2026
- US$3.01 billion
- Exports, May 2026
- US$1.31 billion
- Trade balance, May 2026
- -US$1.70 billion
Medicine imports rose 80.2% while exports held level with a year earlier
Packaged medicines (HS 3004) were the clearest import mover in May 2026, rising 80.2% from April to US$119 million, the highest monthly level since January 2024, when this series begins. Total imports edged up 4.8% to US$3.01 billion (CIF), 8.8% above May 2025. Refined fuels (HS 2710) stayed the largest product at US$363 million, down 3.1%, and crude petroleum (HS 2709) fell 44.2% to US$60.1 million. Purchases from the United States fell 9.8% to US$1.19 billion, or 39.4% of the total.
Exports were steady: US$1.31 billion (FOB), up 1.4% from April and unchanged from May 2025. Gold (HS 7108) fell 16.3% to US$254 million. Cocoa beans (HS 1801) rose 82.8% to US$49.4 million, though that was still 47.1% below a year earlier. Other pharmaceutical goods (HS 3006) reached US$53.7 million, the highest since January 2024. Shipments to Canada fell 20.2% to US$178 million, ending a three-month rise, while Haiti took US$105 million, up 30.0% from a year earlier.
The three months to May were stronger on both sides: imports totaled US$9.04 billion, up 10.6% from the same months of 2025, and exports US$3.99 billion, up 13.9%.
What the data shows: May was a month of small totals changes and larger product shifts, with medicines up on the import side and gold and Canada lower on the export side. The data does not show whether the medicine purchases will repeat.
Month at a glance
| Metric | May 2026 | April 2026 | Change | May 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$, CIF) | 3,014,007,887 | 2,876,409,647 | +4.8% | 2,770,147,410 | +8.8% |
| Export value (US$, FOB) | 1,309,609,101 | 1,291,288,443 | +1.4% | 1,309,930,235 | -0.0% |
| Trade balance (exports minus imports, US$) | -1,704,398,786 | -1,585,121,203 | -1,460,217,175 | ||
| Import weight (tonnes) | 1,714,405 | 1,911,212 | -10.3% | 2,243,197 | -23.6% |
| Export weight (tonnes) | 504,143 | 486,978 | +3.5% | 446,234 | +13.0% |
| Import records | 508,566 | 502,488 | +1.2% | 515,936 | -1.4% |
| Export records | 35,321 | 33,989 | +3.9% | 34,639 | +2.0% |
| Importers | 11,512 | 11,777 | -2.3% | 10,883 | +5.8% |
| Exporters | 1,639 | 1,602 | +2.3% | 1,661 | -1.3% |
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 Mar – May '26 | 9,042,299,729 | 7,487,989,171 Dec '25 – Feb '26 | +20.8% | 8,176,276,378 | +10.6% |
| Imports Quarter to date Apr – May '26 | 5,890,417,534 | 4,682,577,201 Jan – Feb '26 | +25.8% | 5,460,048,342 | +7.9% |
| Imports Year to date Jan – May '26 | 13,724,876,930 | 13,067,458,923 Jan – May '25 | +5.0% | 13,067,458,923 | +5.0% |
| Exports Last 3 months Mar – May '26 | 3,992,205,498 | 3,484,715,004 Dec '25 – Feb '26 | +14.6% | 3,504,927,959 | +13.9% |
| Exports Quarter to date Apr – May '26 | 2,600,897,544 | 2,216,744,312 Jan – Feb '26 | +17.3% | 2,358,522,417 | +10.3% |
| Exports Year to date Jan – May '26 | 6,208,949,810 | 5,371,157,722 Jan – May '25 | +15.6% | 5,371,157,722 | +15.6% |
Imports: What did the Dominican Republic import in May 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Apr 2026 | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 542,502,382 | 18.0% | -12.0% | +26.1% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 336,089,537 | 11.2% | +33.4% | +41.5% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 231,955,689 | 7.7% | +6.6% | +5.3% |
| 39 | Plastics | 206,570,280 | 6.9% | +8.4% | -3.0% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 194,582,887 | 6.5% | +1.6% | -1.3% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 130,615,335 | 4.3% | +63.3% | +36.9% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 75,617,035 | 2.5% | -14.4% | +0.0% |
| 48 | Paper and paperboard | 72,736,624 | 2.4% | +14.5% | -0.9% |
| 02 | Meat | 70,419,139 | 2.3% | -5.3% | +27.5% |
| 10 | Cereals | 67,454,200 | 2.2% | +12.8% | -5.4% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Apr 2026 | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 362,765,390 | 12.0% | -3.1% | +34.9% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 136,664,360 | 4.5% | +6.4% | +10.3% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 119,142,784 | 4.0% | +80.2% | +48.5% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 105,122,362 | 3.5% | +4.1% | +2.6% |
| 3926 | Other plastic articles | 64,614,519 | 2.1% | +4.9% | -3.0% |
| 8411 | Turbojets and gas turbines | 64,035,715 | 2.1% | >+999% | >+999% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 60,061,547 | 2.0% | -44.2% | +75.2% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 48,948,810 | 1.6% | +10.6% | +4.9% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 44,908,869 | 1.5% | +56.8% | +57.6% |
| 1001 | Wheat | 42,362,402 | 1.4% | +218.1% | +77.5% |
Imports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Packaged medicines (HS 3004) added US$53.0 million compared with April 2026, more than any other product heading.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8411 | Turbojets and gas turbines | 375,348 | 64,035,715 | +63,660,367 | >+999% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 66,134,326 | 119,142,784 | +53,008,459 | +80.2% |
| 8406 | Turbines | 16,622 | 34,449,276 | +34,432,654 | >+999% |
| 1001 | Wheat | 13,317,698 | 42,362,402 | +29,044,704 | +218.1% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 28,638,993 | 44,908,869 | +16,269,876 | +56.8% |
Biggest decreases
Crude petroleum (HS 2709) had the largest decline, US$47.5 million less than in April 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 107,607,790 | 60,061,547 | -47,546,243 | -44.2% |
| 7207 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 53,136,003 | 12,889,540 | -40,246,463 | -75.7% |
| 1005 | Maize | 45,647,645 | 23,892,452 | -21,755,193 | -47.7% |
| 8471 | Computers | 25,764,022 | 12,894,739 | -12,869,283 | -50.0% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 374,235,391 | 362,765,390 | -11,470,000 | -3.1% |
Where did the Dominican Republic's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Apr 2026 | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,188,561,084 | 39.4% | -9.8% | +9.4% |
| China | 501,100,330 | 16.6% | +5.9% | +5.6% |
| Germany | 166,332,107 | 5.5% | +235.9% | +152.0% |
| Spain | 120,502,794 | 4.0% | -4.2% | -12.4% |
| Mexico | 86,599,534 | 2.9% | -26.6% | -21.6% |
| Brazil | 67,152,026 | 2.2% | +15.0% | +33.0% |
| Japan | 55,802,376 | 1.9% | +46.2% | +5.4% |
| Other origins | 53,422,812 | 1.8% | +200.7% | +31.0% |
| Colombia | 51,193,461 | 1.7% | +33.2% | +2.0% |
| France | 50,258,691 | 1.7% | +48.8% | +128.5% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Apr 2026 | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haina Oriental | 1,074,585,463 | 35.7% | -7.0% | +2.0% |
| Caucedo | 1,029,622,232 | 34.2% | +6.2% | +0.2% |
| Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez | 338,006,033 | 11.2% | +16.0% | +14.9% |
| Santo Domingo | 194,087,857 | 6.4% | +3.8% | +7.6% |
| Manzanillo | 117,140,901 | 3.9% | +283.3% | >+999% |
Imports: Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Mar 2026 to May 2026 compared with Mar 2025 to May 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined petroleum fuels | 789,827,625 | 1,078,027,451 | +288,199,826 | +36.5% |
| Crude petroleum | 69,319,360 | 257,949,996 | +188,630,636 | +272.1% |
| Turbojets and gas turbines | 7,876,346 | 66,358,919 | +58,482,573 | +742.5% |
| Meat of swine | 70,855,128 | 112,707,865 | +41,852,737 | +59.1% |
| Orthopaedic appliances | 15,696,483 | 51,750,029 | +36,053,546 | +229.7% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 46,268,591 | 2,647,584 | -43,621,007 | -94.3% |
| Natural gas and LPG | 359,741,722 | 335,830,274 | -23,911,448 | -6.6% |
| Air conditioning machines | 54,019,108 | 32,390,178 | -21,628,930 | -40.0% |
| Phones and network equipment | 109,419,089 | 92,669,974 | -16,749,115 | -15.3% |
| Electric transformers, static converters (e.g.... | 54,808,949 | 39,425,125 | -15,383,825 | -28.1% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,285,304,630 | 3,896,564,634 | +611,260,005 | +18.6% |
| China | 1,401,570,255 | 1,564,347,392 | +162,777,136 | +11.6% |
| Germany | 170,960,233 | 273,512,205 | +102,551,972 | +60.0% |
| Spain | 348,862,971 | 404,433,082 | +55,570,111 | +15.9% |
| France | 70,068,875 | 116,485,286 | +46,416,412 | +66.2% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 237,015,534 | 151,888,544 | -85,126,990 | -35.9% |
| United Kingdom | 92,035,264 | 55,271,942 | -36,763,322 | -39.9% |
| Netherlands | 118,834,633 | 86,340,777 | -32,493,856 | -27.3% |
| Japan | 166,377,469 | 147,170,352 | -19,207,117 | -11.5% |
| Vietnam | 86,035,817 | 71,628,128 | -14,407,689 | -16.7% |
What did the Dominican Republic export in May 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Apr 2026 | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Precious stones and metals | 282,758,719 | 21.6% | -15.4% | -9.2% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 182,671,821 | 13.9% | +10.2% | +3.9% |
| 24 | Tobacco | 140,359,411 | 10.7% | -3.4% | +16.4% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 115,966,236 | 8.9% | +2.4% | -7.1% |
| 39 | Plastics | 69,225,989 | 5.3% | +19.4% | +18.4% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 59,065,111 | 4.5% | +13.8% | +39.2% |
| 18 | Cocoa | 52,075,326 | 4.0% | +74.3% | -46.3% |
| 61 | Knitted apparel | 47,678,047 | 3.6% | +13.1% | -7.5% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 34,196,305 | 2.6% | -9.1% | +80.2% |
| 17 | Sugars | 32,616,422 | 2.5% | +45.9% | +17.3% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Apr 2026 | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 253,516,150 | 19.4% | -16.3% | -2.1% |
| 9018 | Medical instruments | 159,278,907 | 12.2% | +14.3% | -5.7% |
| 2402 | Cigars and cigarettes | 99,207,082 | 7.6% | +3.8% | +8.9% |
| 8536 | Electrical switching apparatus | 86,107,931 | 6.6% | -1.7% | -3.1% |
| 3006 | Pharmaceutical goods (other) | 53,726,746 | 4.1% | +12.4% | +38.3% |
| 1801 | Cocoa beans | 49,424,302 | 3.8% | +82.8% | -47.1% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 37,947,590 | 2.9% | -18.0% | +49.4% |
| 6109 | T-shirts and vests, knitted | 34,836,693 | 2.7% | +20.2% | -9.3% |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | 24,247,762 | 1.9% | -12.0% | -50.6% |
| 7214 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 23,801,707 | 1.8% | -14.0% | +111.7% |
Exports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Exports of cocoa beans (HS 1801) rose US$22.4 million from April 2026, the largest increase of any export product.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 | Cocoa beans | 27,043,380 | 49,424,302 | +22,380,923 | +82.8% |
| 9018 | Medical instruments | 139,369,831 | 159,278,907 | +19,909,077 | +14.3% |
| 1703 | Molasses | 2,402,827 | 9,502,571 | +7,099,744 | +295.5% |
| 3926 | Other plastic articles | 15,989,401 | 22,907,331 | +6,917,930 | +43.3% |
| 3006 | Pharmaceutical goods (other) | 47,801,211 | 53,726,746 | +5,925,535 | +12.4% |
Biggest decreases
The largest export decrease was in gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108), down 16.3% from April 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 302,790,065 | 253,516,150 | -49,273,915 | -16.3% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 46,264,449 | 37,947,590 | -8,316,859 | -18.0% |
| 2603 | Copper ores and concentrates | 16,699,250 | 8,543,500 | -8,155,750 | -48.8% |
| 9021 | Orthopaedic appliances | 23,776,078 | 18,540,114 | -5,235,964 | -22.0% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 18,903,106 | 13,918,732 | -4,984,374 | -26.4% |
Where did the Dominican Republic's exports go?
| Destination | Value (US$) | Share | vs Apr 2026 | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 625,488,947 | 47.8% | +7.2% | -4.6% |
| Canada | 178,313,278 | 13.6% | -20.2% | >+999% |
| Haiti | 105,399,507 | 8.0% | +11.0% | +30.0% |
| India | 71,665,754 | 5.5% | +3.3% | -71.8% |
| Puerto Rico | 52,519,864 | 4.0% | -22.9% | -5.8% |
| Netherlands | 37,537,020 | 2.9% | +26.5% | +10.5% |
| China | 33,654,909 | 2.6% | -29.9% | +4.6% |
| Jamaica | 19,753,869 | 1.5% | +114.1% | +97.4% |
| Germany | 17,326,162 | 1.3% | +72.8% | +49.0% |
| Taiwan | 14,127,198 | 1.1% | +206.6% | +238.4% |
Customs offices of exit
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Apr 2026 | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez | 406,448,053 | 31.0% | -8.9% | -2.6% |
| Haina Oriental | 384,085,381 | 29.3% | +10.2% | +10.7% |
| Caucedo | 194,735,588 | 14.9% | +6.1% | -5.4% |
| Puerto Plata | 81,787,463 | 6.2% | +1.9% | +6.9% |
| Santo Domingo | 78,064,846 | 6.0% | -13.1% | -35.6% |
Exports: Which exports grew and declined over the last three months?
Mar 2026 to May 2026 compared with Mar 2025 to May 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 | 514,381,090 | 808,820,478 | +294,439,389 | +57.2% |
| Unmanufactured tobacco | 73,480,862 | 137,274,474 | +63,793,613 | +86.8% |
| Orthopaedic appliances | 7,664,585 | 53,992,626 | +46,328,040 | +604.4% |
| Iron or non-alloy steel | 41,061,808 | 75,405,909 | +34,344,101 | +83.6% |
| Electrical switching apparatus | 239,565,753 | 271,570,922 | +32,005,169 | +13.4% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa beans | 180,444,524 | 94,428,286 | -86,016,238 | -47.7% |
| Jewellery of precious metal | 142,609,607 | 77,800,103 | -64,809,504 | -45.4% |
| Medical instruments | 522,627,889 | 487,100,630 | -35,527,259 | -6.8% |
| T-shirts and vests, knitted | 119,665,739 | 102,368,919 | -17,296,821 | -14.5% |
| Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 22,270,049 | 7,561,294 | -14,708,755 | -66.0% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 130,637,754 | 602,499,499 | +471,861,745 | +361.2% |
| Haiti | 237,897,900 | 310,310,581 | +72,412,681 | +30.4% |
| United States | 1,864,843,055 | 1,919,390,701 | +54,547,646 | +2.9% |
| China | 89,171,756 | 133,029,159 | +43,857,404 | +49.2% |
| Netherlands | 90,223,821 | 107,196,989 | +16,973,168 | +18.8% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 395,402,465 | 180,367,465 | -215,035,000 | -54.4% |
| Belgium | 51,653,255 | 25,403,822 | -26,249,433 | -50.8% |
| South Korea | 24,016,282 | 9,145,505 | -14,870,778 | -61.9% |
| Indonesia | 21,694,007 | 7,561,580 | -14,132,428 | -65.1% |
| Spain | 30,577,986 | 19,419,392 | -11,158,595 | -36.5% |
Top importers in May 2026
11,512 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 84 machinery and computers | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 84 machinery and computers | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils |
Top exporters in May 2026
1,639 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 30 pharmaceutical products | |
| 6 | Exporter, HS 24 tobacco | |
| 7 | Exporter, HS 17 sugars | |
| 8 | Exporter, HS 30 pharmaceutical products |
12-month trend
| Month | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 2026 | 3,014,007,887 | 1,309,609,101 | -1,704,398,786 |
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 8411 (turbojets and gas turbines) went from US$375,000 to US$64.0 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 1001 (wheat) went from US$13.3 million to US$42.4 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 8406 (turbines) went from US$16,600 to US$34.4 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 2522 (quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime) went from US$164,000 to US$3.52 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: Machinery and computers (HS 84) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Pharmaceutical products (HS 30) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Rubber (HS 40) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Fertilizers (HS 31) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: HS 1703 (molasses) went from US$2.40 million to US$9.50 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: HS 8455 (metal-rolling mills and rolls therefor) went from US$4,730 to US$3.71 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: HS 8429 (bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers,...) went from US$85,000 to US$1.88 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: HS 2520 (gypsum) went from US$443 to US$1.38 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: Pharmaceutical products (HS 30) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Salt, stone, and cement (HS 25) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Pharmaceutical goods (other) (HS 3006) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... (HS 2523) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
Dominican Republic trade facts, May 2026
- Imports into the Dominican Republic totaled US$3.01 billion in May 2026, up 4.8% from April 2026 and up 8.8% from May 2025.
- The largest single product was refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) at US$363 million.
- Packaged medicines (HS 3004) added US$53.0 million compared with April 2026, more than any other product heading.
- Crude petroleum (HS 2709) had the largest decline, US$47.5 million less than in April 2026.
- The United States supplied 39.4% of import value, more than any other origin; China was second at 16.6%.
- The Dominican Republic recorded a trade deficit of US$1.70 billion in May 2026: exports minus imports.
- Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108) was the top export heading, at US$254 million.
- Exports of cocoa beans (HS 1801) rose US$22.4 million from April 2026, the largest increase of any export product.
- The largest export decrease was in gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108), down 16.3% from April 2026.
- The United States was the top destination, taking 47.8% of export value, followed by Canada at 13.6%.
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, May 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did the Dominican Republic import in May 2026?
The Dominican Republic imported US$3.01 billion (CIF) in May 2026, up 4.8% from April 2026 and up 8.8% from May 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
How much did the Dominican Republic export in May 2026?
The Dominican Republic exported US$1.31 billion (FOB) in May 2026, up 1.4% from April 2026 and down 0.0% from May 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does the Dominican Republic import?
In May 2026, the Dominican Republic's largest imports were refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, US$363 million), passenger cars (HS 8703, US$137 million), and packaged medicines (HS 3004, US$119 million). The largest HS chapter was mineral fuels and oils, with 18.0% of the total.
What does the Dominican Republic export?
In May 2026, the Dominican Republic's largest exports were gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108, US$254 million), medical instruments (HS 9018, US$159 million), and cigars and cigarettes (HS 2402, US$99.2 million).
Where does the Dominican Republic import from?
The top origin countries for the Dominican Republic's imports in May 2026 were the United States (39.4%), China (16.6%), and Germany (5.5%), by share of value.
Where does the Dominican Republic export to?
The top destinations for the Dominican Republic's exports in May 2026 were the United States (47.8%), Canada (13.6%), and Haiti (8.0%).
What is the Dominican Republic's trade balance?
The Dominican Republic recorded a trade deficit of US$1.70 billion in May 2026: exports of US$1.31 billion against imports of US$3.01 billion.
Are the Dominican Republic's imports going up or down?
The Dominican Republic's imports are rising. From March 2026 to May 2026, they totaled US$9.04 billion, up 10.6% from the same months last year. Year to date, the Dominican Republic's imports are up 5.0% from the same period of 2025.
What are the Dominican Republic's main ports of entry?
In May 2026, the Dominican Republic's main points of entry were Haina Oriental with 35.7%, Caucedo with 34.2%, and Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez with 11.2% of imports.
How many companies import into the Dominican Republic?
11,512 distinct importers and 1,639 distinct exporters appear in the Dominican Republic's customs records for May 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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