Monthly trade report
Dominican Republic trade: June 2026
The Dominican Republic imported US$3.19 billion of goods in June 2026, up 5.8% from May 2026 and up 18.2% from June 2025, according to Dominican Republic customs (DGA) data compiled by CargoFax.
ImportsExports
- Imports, June 2026
- US$3.19 billion
- Exports, June 2026
- US$1.44 billion
- Trade balance, June 2026
- -US$1.75 billion
June exports reached US$1.44 billion as gold rose 36.8%
At US$1.44 billion (FOB), Dominican exports in June 2026 were the highest of any month since January 2024, when this series begins: up 10.0% from May and 18.0% from June 2025. Gold (HS 7108) accounted for most of the gain, rising 36.8% to US$347 million. Electrical switching apparatus (HS 8536) rose 17.1% to US$101 million, also a high since January 2024, and cocoa beans (HS 1801) rose for a third month, to US$64.6 million. Canada took US$264 million, 18.3% of the total, and Switzerland appeared among the top destinations at US$75.6 million after almost nothing in May.
Imports also set a high for the period, at US$3.19 billion (CIF), up 5.8% from May and 18.2% from a year earlier. Refined fuels (HS 2710) reached US$390 million, the highest since January 2024 and 89.3% above June 2025. Crude petroleum (HS 2709) rose 69.8% to US$102 million and passenger cars (HS 8703) rose 14.8% to US$157 million. Imports from China, at US$632 million, were the highest since January 2024.
For the second quarter, imports totaled US$9.08 billion, up 11.3% from a year earlier, and exports US$4.04 billion, up 12.9%. In the first half, exports grew 16.0% and imports 7.3%.
What the data shows: June closed the first half with both flows at new monthly peaks for the series, with fuels and gold carrying much of the value. The data shows where exports went, not why Canada and Switzerland gained ground.
Month at a glance
| Metric | June 2026 | May 2026 | Change | June 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$, CIF) | 3,189,518,340 | 3,014,007,887 | +5.8% | 2,699,181,962 | +18.2% |
| Export value (US$, FOB) | 1,440,753,853 | 1,309,609,101 | +10.0% | 1,220,574,677 | +18.0% |
| Trade balance (exports minus imports, US$) | -1,748,764,488 | -1,704,398,786 | -1,478,607,285 | ||
| Import weight (tonnes) | 2,156,341 | 1,714,405 | +25.8% | 2,098,665 | +2.7% |
| Export weight (tonnes) | 555,793 | 504,143 | +10.2% | 400,960 | +38.6% |
| Import records | 540,231 | 508,566 | +6.2% | 493,524 | +9.5% |
| Export records | 34,904 | 35,321 | -1.2% | 31,720 | +10.0% |
| Importers | 11,117 | 11,512 | -3.4% | 11,097 | +0.2% |
| Exporters | 1,606 | 1,639 | -2.0% | 1,548 | +3.7% |
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 Apr – Jun '26 | 9,079,935,874 | 7,834,459,397 Jan – Mar '26 | +15.9% | 8,159,230,304 | +11.3% |
| Imports Quarter to date Apr – Jun '26 | 9,079,935,874 | 7,834,459,397 Jan – Mar '26 | +15.9% | 8,159,230,304 | +11.3% |
| Imports Year to date Jan – Jun '26 | 16,914,395,271 | 15,766,640,885 Jan – Jun '25 | +7.3% | 15,766,640,885 | +7.3% |
| Exports Last 3 months Apr – Jun '26 | 4,041,651,397 | 3,608,052,266 Jan – Mar '26 | +12.0% | 3,579,097,094 | +12.9% |
| Exports Quarter to date Apr – Jun '26 | 4,041,651,397 | 3,608,052,266 Jan – Mar '26 | +12.0% | 3,579,097,094 | +12.9% |
| Exports Year to date Jan – Jun '26 | 7,649,703,663 | 6,591,732,399 Jan – Jun '25 | +16.0% | 6,591,732,399 | +16.0% |
Imports: What did the Dominican Republic import in June 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 671,148,648 | 21.0% | +23.7% | +56.6% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 287,560,159 | 9.0% | -14.4% | +13.4% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 268,954,522 | 8.4% | +16.0% | +22.0% |
| 39 | Plastics | 228,831,810 | 7.2% | +10.8% | +15.6% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 207,341,562 | 6.5% | +6.6% | -6.9% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 108,511,199 | 3.4% | -16.9% | +23.3% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 88,286,808 | 2.8% | +16.8% | -28.4% |
| 48 | Paper and paperboard | 70,215,309 | 2.2% | -3.5% | -0.7% |
| 02 | Meat | 61,377,553 | 1.9% | -12.8% | +34.3% |
| 73 | Iron and steel articles | 59,738,938 | 1.9% | -7.1% | -10.7% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 390,412,719 | 12.2% | +7.6% | +89.3% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 156,888,551 | 4.9% | +14.8% | +23.9% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 126,382,942 | 4.0% | +20.2% | -10.6% |
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 102,007,753 | 3.2% | +69.8% | +178.9% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 91,041,482 | 2.9% | -23.6% | +20.7% |
| 3926 | Other plastic articles | 65,530,204 | 2.1% | +1.4% | -7.0% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 49,220,838 | 1.5% | +0.6% | +13.2% |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | 46,169,608 | 1.4% | +9.9% | +49.5% |
| 7207 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 42,610,994 | 1.3% | +230.6% | -45.2% |
| 1005 | Maize | 37,286,842 | 1.2% | +56.1% | +25.1% |
Imports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Crude petroleum (HS 2709) rose US$41.9 million from May 2026, the largest increase of any product, to US$102 million.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 60,061,547 | 102,007,753 | +41,946,206 | +69.8% |
| 7207 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 12,889,540 | 42,610,994 | +29,721,454 | +230.6% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 362,765,390 | 390,412,719 | +27,647,329 | +7.6% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 105,122,362 | 126,382,942 | +21,260,580 | +20.2% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 136,664,360 | 156,888,551 | +20,224,190 | +14.8% |
Biggest decreases
The largest decrease was in turbojets and gas turbines (HS 8411), down 74.8% from May 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8411 | Turbojets and gas turbines | 64,035,715 | 16,144,158 | -47,891,557 | -74.8% |
| 1001 | Wheat | 42,362,402 | 595 | -42,361,806 | -100.0% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 119,142,784 | 91,041,482 | -28,101,303 | -23.6% |
| 8406 | Turbines | 34,449,276 | 8,105,403 | -26,343,873 | -76.5% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 44,908,869 | 25,748,172 | -19,160,697 | -42.7% |
Where did the Dominican Republic's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,295,793,257 | 40.6% | +9.0% | +32.8% |
| China | 632,110,318 | 19.8% | +26.1% | +9.2% |
| Spain | 141,010,996 | 4.4% | +17.0% | +19.3% |
| Mexico | 106,867,966 | 3.4% | +23.4% | +16.9% |
| Brazil | 61,310,458 | 1.9% | -8.7% | -7.9% |
| Colombia | 60,473,897 | 1.9% | +18.1% | -7.3% |
| Japan | 60,083,620 | 1.9% | +7.7% | +15.4% |
| Other origins | 59,192,265 | 1.9% | +10.8% | +62.0% |
| Germany | 57,004,206 | 1.8% | -65.7% | +2.6% |
| Italy | 49,940,527 | 1.6% | +14.7% | -19.0% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haina Oriental | 1,196,325,887 | 37.5% | +11.3% | +20.6% |
| Caucedo | 1,145,841,603 | 35.9% | +11.3% | +12.8% |
| Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez | 331,822,943 | 10.4% | -1.8% | +23.0% |
| Santo Domingo | 226,350,710 | 7.1% | +16.6% | +16.5% |
| Puerto La Cana | 107,423,895 | 3.4% | +35.4% | +55.3% |
Imports: Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Apr 2026 to Jun 2026 compared with Apr 2025 to Jun 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined petroleum fuels | 755,529,446 | 1,127,413,500 | +371,884,054 | +49.2% |
| Crude petroleum | 70,859,676 | 269,677,090 | +198,817,415 | +280.6% |
| Turbojets and gas turbines | 13,585,965 | 80,555,220 | +66,969,255 | +492.9% |
| Packaged medicines | 230,941,238 | 276,318,591 | +45,377,353 | +19.6% |
| Orthopaedic appliances | 12,488,866 | 55,338,455 | +42,849,589 | +343.1% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas and LPG | 371,186,177 | 332,522,679 | -38,663,497 | -10.4% |
| Electric transformers, static converters (e.g.... | 62,861,642 | 34,535,078 | -28,326,565 | -45.1% |
| Iron or non-alloy steel | 132,450,844 | 108,636,538 | -23,814,306 | -18.0% |
| Coal | 72,524,220 | 53,725,524 | -18,798,695 | -25.9% |
| Air conditioning machines | 58,854,499 | 41,358,636 | -17,495,863 | -29.7% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,141,301,799 | 3,802,668,804 | +661,367,005 | +21.1% |
| Germany | 167,021,616 | 272,850,700 | +105,829,084 | +63.4% |
| China | 1,531,969,431 | 1,606,202,082 | +74,232,651 | +4.8% |
| France | 62,976,402 | 115,237,004 | +52,260,602 | +83.0% |
| Canada | 52,664,494 | 82,144,828 | +29,480,334 | +56.0% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 230,824,154 | 137,769,670 | -93,054,484 | -40.3% |
| United Kingdom | 91,782,643 | 49,934,179 | -41,848,464 | -45.6% |
| Indonesia | 54,879,222 | 25,505,907 | -29,373,315 | -53.5% |
| Sweden | 45,569,816 | 20,852,394 | -24,717,422 | -54.2% |
| Colombia | 172,919,484 | 150,100,669 | -22,818,815 | -13.2% |
What did the Dominican Republic export in June 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Precious stones and metals | 380,215,690 | 26.4% | +34.5% | +64.0% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 185,690,901 | 12.9% | +1.7% | +4.0% |
| 24 | Tobacco | 147,669,481 | 10.2% | +5.2% | +33.4% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 133,881,257 | 9.3% | +15.4% | +13.9% |
| 18 | Cocoa | 68,556,417 | 4.8% | +31.6% | -43.4% |
| 39 | Plastics | 66,287,362 | 4.6% | -4.2% | +6.1% |
| 61 | Knitted apparel | 50,606,779 | 3.5% | +6.1% | -4.2% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 46,844,210 | 3.3% | -20.7% | +13.7% |
| 17 | Sugars | 30,406,409 | 2.1% | -6.8% | +76.6% |
| 08 | Fruit and nuts | 29,683,002 | 2.1% | +8.6% | +7.3% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 346,873,493 | 24.1% | +36.8% | +81.4% |
| 9018 | Medical instruments | 164,657,149 | 11.4% | +3.4% | -4.9% |
| 2402 | Cigars and cigarettes | 102,226,575 | 7.1% | +3.0% | +19.3% |
| 8536 | Electrical switching apparatus | 100,871,256 | 7.0% | +17.1% | +25.5% |
| 1801 | Cocoa beans | 64,582,427 | 4.5% | +30.7% | -44.2% |
| 3006 | Pharmaceutical goods (other) | 42,443,244 | 2.9% | -21.0% | +11.5% |
| 2401 | Unmanufactured tobacco | 42,178,794 | 2.9% | +11.2% | +104.1% |
| 6109 | T-shirts and vests, knitted | 37,017,066 | 2.6% | +6.3% | -8.1% |
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar | 28,106,496 | 2.0% | +25.8% | +111.4% |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | 27,692,779 | 1.9% | +14.2% | -19.8% |
Exports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest export increase came from gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108): US$93.4 million more than in May 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 253,516,150 | 346,873,493 | +93,357,343 | +36.8% |
| 1801 | Cocoa beans | 49,424,302 | 64,582,427 | +15,158,125 | +30.7% |
| 8536 | Electrical switching apparatus | 86,107,931 | 100,871,256 | +14,763,325 | +17.1% |
| 2603 | Copper ores and concentrates | 8,543,500 | 15,981,500 | +7,438,000 | +87.1% |
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar | 22,341,319 | 28,106,496 | +5,765,177 | +25.8% |
Biggest decreases
Exports of pharmaceutical goods (other) (HS 3006) had the largest decline, US$11.3 million less than in May 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3006 | Pharmaceutical goods (other) | 53,726,746 | 42,443,244 | -11,283,502 | -21.0% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 13,918,732 | 3,554,854 | -10,363,877 | -74.5% |
| 1703 | Molasses | 9,502,571 | 1,769,727 | -7,732,844 | -81.4% |
| 7214 | Iron or non-alloy steel | 23,801,707 | 17,667,210 | -6,134,497 | -25.8% |
| 2523 | Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag... | 14,173,396 | 10,859,028 | -3,314,368 | -23.4% |
Where did the Dominican Republic's exports go?
| Destination | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 660,655,456 | 45.9% | +5.6% | +8.1% |
| Canada | 263,540,681 | 18.3% | +47.8% | +211.2% |
| Haiti | 100,553,614 | 7.0% | -4.6% | +18.9% |
| Switzerland | 75,613,703 | 5.2% | >+999% | >+999% |
| Puerto Rico | 60,745,537 | 4.2% | +15.7% | +23.2% |
| Netherlands | 45,987,665 | 3.2% | +22.5% | +15.6% |
| China | 34,934,337 | 2.4% | +3.8% | +42.5% |
| India | 15,003,363 | 1.0% | -79.1% | -85.8% |
| Germany | 14,149,667 | 1.0% | -18.3% | +15.6% |
| Japan | 11,179,764 | 0.8% | +93.1% | +15.4% |
Customs offices of exit
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs May 2026 | vs Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez | 512,677,331 | 35.6% | +26.1% | +49.4% |
| Haina Oriental | 375,870,363 | 26.1% | -2.1% | +5.7% |
| Caucedo | 224,812,940 | 15.6% | +15.4% | +1.6% |
| Puerto Plata | 84,242,553 | 5.8% | +3.0% | +20.2% |
| Santo Domingo | 80,644,085 | 5.6% | +3.3% | -24.8% |
Exports: Which exports grew and declined over the last three months?
Apr 2026 to Jun 2026 compared with Apr 2025 to Jun 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 | 563,943,911 | 903,179,707 | +339,235,797 | +60.2% |
| Unmanufactured tobacco | 66,279,775 | 126,390,834 | +60,111,058 | +90.7% |
| Orthopaedic appliances | 7,348,103 | 60,235,295 | +52,887,192 | +719.7% |
| Electrical switching apparatus | 239,001,609 | 274,591,990 | +35,590,381 | +14.9% |
| Cigars and cigarettes | 264,363,503 | 297,009,373 | +32,645,870 | +12.3% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa beans | 257,508,358 | 141,050,109 | -116,458,249 | -45.2% |
| Medical instruments | 522,411,616 | 463,305,887 | -59,105,729 | -11.3% |
| Jewellery of precious metal | 121,697,239 | 79,501,754 | -42,195,485 | -34.7% |
| Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 22,525,302 | 4,351,821 | -18,173,481 | -80.7% |
| T-shirts and vests, knitted | 115,524,069 | 100,832,324 | -14,691,744 | -12.7% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 134,939,984 | 665,310,130 | +530,370,147 | +393.0% |
| Switzerland | 1,428,260 | 76,780,011 | +75,351,752 | >+999% |
| Haiti | 241,628,758 | 300,899,726 | +59,270,968 | +24.5% |
| China | 82,193,514 | 116,618,692 | +34,425,178 | +41.9% |
| United States | 1,840,865,335 | 1,869,373,535 | +28,508,200 | +1.5% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 436,216,575 | 156,026,955 | -280,189,619 | -64.2% |
| Belgium | 85,195,638 | 28,464,985 | -56,730,653 | -66.6% |
| South Korea | 25,165,567 | 7,579,388 | -17,586,179 | -69.9% |
| Spain | 35,788,802 | 20,716,352 | -15,072,450 | -42.1% |
| Costa Rica | 23,811,333 | 10,454,819 | -13,356,514 | -56.1% |
Top importers in June 2026
11,117 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 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 24 tobacco | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 85 electrical equipment |
Top exporters in June 2026
1,606 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 24 tobacco | |
| 5 | Exporter, HS 90 optical and medical instruments | |
| 6 | Exporter, HS 24 tobacco | |
| 7 | Exporter, HS 30 pharmaceutical products | |
| 8 | Exporter, HS 17 sugars |
12-month trend
| Month | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2026 | 3,189,518,340 | 1,440,753,853 | -1,748,764,488 |
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 7207 (iron or non-alloy steel) went from US$12.9 million to US$42.6 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 2713 (petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen) went from US$721,000 to US$14.7 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 2304 (soybean meal) went from US$4.42 million to US$13.5 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$89,600 to US$13.1 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 1701 (cane or beet sugar) went from US$972,000 to US$11.0 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: Vehicles and parts (HS 87) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Plastics (HS 39) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Imports: Fertilizers (HS 31) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: HS 8451 (machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing,...) went from US$9,480 to US$1.68 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: Fruit and nuts (HS 08) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Beverages (HS 22) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Electrical switching apparatus (HS 8536) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Plastic packaging (HS 3923) reached its highest monthly level since January 2024.
- Exports: Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone (HS 2515) appeared at US$1.07 million after no records in the previous six months.
Dominican Republic trade facts, June 2026
- The Dominican Republic imported US$3.19 billion of goods in June 2026, up 5.8% from May 2026 and up 18.2% from June 2025.
- Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) was the top product heading, at US$390 million.
- Crude petroleum (HS 2709) rose US$41.9 million from May 2026, the largest increase of any product, to US$102 million.
- The largest decrease was in turbojets and gas turbines (HS 8411), down 74.8% from May 2026.
- The leading origin was the United States, with 40.6% of import value, ahead of China (19.8%).
- The Dominican Republic recorded a trade deficit of US$1.75 billion in June 2026: exports minus imports.
- The largest single export product was gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108) at US$347 million.
- The largest export increase came from gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108): US$93.4 million more than in May 2026.
- Exports of pharmaceutical goods (other) (HS 3006) had the largest decline, US$11.3 million less than in May 2026.
- The leading destination was the United States, with 45.9% of export value, ahead of Canada (18.3%).
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, June 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did the Dominican Republic import in June 2026?
The Dominican Republic imported US$3.19 billion (CIF) in June 2026, up 5.8% from May 2026 and up 18.2% from June 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
How much did the Dominican Republic export in June 2026?
The Dominican Republic exported US$1.44 billion (FOB) in June 2026, up 10.0% from May 2026 and up 18.0% from June 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does the Dominican Republic import?
In June 2026, the Dominican Republic's largest imports were refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, US$390 million), passenger cars (HS 8703, US$157 million), and natural gas and lpg (HS 2711, US$126 million). The largest HS chapter was mineral fuels and oils, with 21.0% of the total.
What does the Dominican Republic export?
In June 2026, the Dominican Republic's largest exports were gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108, US$347 million), medical instruments (HS 9018, US$165 million), and cigars and cigarettes (HS 2402, US$102 million).
Where does the Dominican Republic import from?
The top origin countries for the Dominican Republic's imports in June 2026 were the United States (40.6%), China (19.8%), 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 June 2026 were the United States (45.9%), Canada (18.3%), and Haiti (7.0%).
What is the Dominican Republic's trade balance?
The Dominican Republic recorded a trade deficit of US$1.75 billion in June 2026: exports of US$1.44 billion against imports of US$3.19 billion.
Are the Dominican Republic's imports going up or down?
The Dominican Republic's imports are rising. From April 2026 to June 2026, they totaled US$9.08 billion, up 11.3% from the same months last year. Year to date, the Dominican Republic's imports are up 7.3% from the same period of 2025.
What are the Dominican Republic's main ports of entry?
In June 2026, the Dominican Republic's main points of entry were Haina Oriental with 37.5%, Caucedo with 35.9%, and Aeropuerto Internacional Jose Francisco Peña Gomez with 10.4% of imports.
How many companies import into the Dominican Republic?
11,117 distinct importers and 1,606 distinct exporters appear in the Dominican Republic's customs records for June 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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