Dominican Rep. (DOM)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Dominican Rep. - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (USA) | 59.0% $7.62B | 39.4% $12.89B | 45.0% $20.51B |
| 2 | China (CHN) | 2.8% $367.62M | 18.3% $5.99B | 13.9% $6.36B |
| 3 | Spain (ESP) | 1.0% $129.92M | 4.1% $1.33B | 3.2% $1.46B |
| 4 | Mexico (MEX) | 0.5% $63.00M | 3.8% $1.25B | 2.9% $1.31B |
| 5 | Brazil (BRA) | 0.3% $39.82M | 3.7% $1.20B | 2.7% $1.24B |
| 6 | India (IND) | 5.3% $685.22M | 1.4% $472.74M | 2.5% $1.16B |
| 7 | Italy (ITA) | 0.5% $70.99M | 2.7% $878.16M | 2.1% $949.15M |
| 8 | Colombia (COL) | 0.5% $68.31M | 2.6% $839.35M | 2.0% $907.66M |
| 9 | Haiti (HTI) | 6.9% $895.58M | 0.0% $0 | 2.0% $895.58M |
| 10 | Germany (DEU) | 1.1% $142.03M | 2.0% $638.61M | 1.7% $780.65M |
- The Dominican Republic's total trade in 2024 reached $45.6B, ranking it 66th globally.
- Exports amounted to $12.9B, while imports were $32.7B, resulting in a trade balance of -$19.8B.
- The United States was the top export destination, receiving 59.0% of the Dominican Republic's exports, valued at $7.6B.
- China and the United States were the largest sources of imports, providing $6.0B (18.3%) and $12.9B (39.4%) respectively.
- Top exports included Precious Metals and Stones (HS2 71) at $2.3B and Medical Instruments (HS2 90) at $1.9B.
- The leading import category was Mineral Fuels (HS2 27), with an import value of $5.4B.
Dominican Republic's Trade Performance in 2024
In 2024, the Dominican Republic engaged in $45.6B of total trade, ranking 66th worldwide. The nation's exports were valued at $12.9B (74th globally), and its imports stood at $32.7B (60th globally), leading to a trade deficit of -$19.8B. The United States is the primary trading partner for the Dominican Republic, being the destination for $7.6B of its exports and the source of $12.9B of its imports. Other significant export partners include Haiti ($895.6M) and Switzerland. For imports, China ($6.0B) and Spain ($1.3B) are major contributors.
Top Traded Goods
The Dominican Republic's export economy is led by Precious Metals and Stones (HS2 71), which accounted for $2.3B or 17.8% of total exports in 2024. This was followed by Medical Instruments (HS2 90) at $1.9B and Tobacco Products (HS2 24) at $1.3B. On the import side, Mineral Fuels (HS2 27) were the most significant category, with a total value of $5.4B, representing 16.6% of all imports. Other major imports include Machinery (HS2 84) at $3.0B and Vehicles (HS2 87) at $2.7B.
Exports
Dominican Rep. - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Dominican Rep. - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Dominican Rep. - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Dominican Rep. - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.