Between January and October 2025, the total volume of trade between the two countries reached US$982.9 million (US$977.13 million in exports to Haiti and US$5.77 million in imports to the Dominican Republic), according to the monthly trade report between the Dominican Republic and Haiti published by the General Directorate of Customs (DGA). This represents a 30.09% increase compared to the same period of the previous year.

In 2025, trade between the Dominican Republic and Haiti was characterized by a diverse range of products, with 1,821 items exported by 1,212 exporters from 20 Dominican provinces. This diversified production supports an economic relationship that, despite challenges, remains one of the most dynamic in the Caribbean.

The DGA also indicates that, based on market share, the national regime accounts for 70.07% of exports to Haiti, followed by free trade zones (22.67%), temporary admission (3.80%), and re-export (3.45%).

However, the DGA notes that 54.96% of shipments under the national regime are grouped into 10 categories. Among the most significant are unalloyed iron or steel bars (11.01%), hydraulic cements, including colored cements (9.43%), and wheat or mixed grain flour (6.27%). Insecticides and rodenticides were also shipped under the national regime.

These products illustrate the strategic role of the Dominican economy as a supplier of basic inputs for industry, construction, and food production in Haiti.

Under the free trade zone regime, 89.87% of exports to Haiti are concentrated on ten products, notably knitted t-shirts and undershirts (35.09%), other cotton fabrics (29.26%), and rags, ropes, and textile yarns (5.24%).

Imports from Haiti have shown a marked downward trend. The DGA report shows that between January and October 2025, they amounted to US$5.77 million, a decrease of 56.81% compared to the same period the previous year. This decline in imports suggests a decrease in Haitian production capacity, affected by political instability and insecurity.

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