The general director of Customs, Eduardo Sanz Lovatónsaid Thursday that the Dominican Republic advances towards its goal of duplicating the exports for 2036highlighting that in 2024 the country exported more than 13,000 million dollars in goods, more than half to the United States.
Sanz Lovatón He spoke in New York In the meeting entitled “Made in RD, consumed in the US: The new commercial route”, held between Customs, the National Council of the Private Company and the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republicas part of the Dominican week in the United States.
He explained that in 2024 The country exported goods valued at more than 13,000 million dollars to more than 160 destinations, consolidating their presence in the main international markets. He also stressed that 53.5 % of those Exports The United States was destined.
The Customs Director stressed that, under the management of the president Luis Abinaderhe Commercial exchange between Dominican Republic and the United States reached in 2024 The 18,468 million dollars, “a figure that reflects the climate of trust generated by the economic policies implemented.”
GDP growth
He also recalled that in the last decade the country has maintained an average 5 %GDP growth, and that in 2025 the agency Moody´s ratings improved the credit qualification of Dominican Republic to BA2, “recognition of responsible management of the economy.”
- Among the efforts of the DGA To boost trade, Sanz Lovatón highlighted the Exporta+ programcreated to efficient export processes, which since 2021 has facilitated operations for more than 22.4 billion dollars.
To this are added the automation of 12 export services and more than 700 technological improvements implemented in the customs system, with the aim of strengthening the transparencythe traceability and competitiveness of the country.
“We arrive at customs with a visiona plan and a purpose: enhance Exportsfacilitate imports and consolidate Dominican Republic Like a logistics hub World class, “said Sanz Lovatón.
A reliable and safe partner
On his side, the executive vice president of Amchamdr, William Malamudstressed that these advances confirm the position of the Dominican Republic Like a reliable partner and sure for the United States and the region.
“The Dominican Republic It is a reliable and safe regional partner. Our country combines more than 60 years of democratic and social stability, a constant growing economy, resilient and certified supply chains, leadership in cybersecurity and robust digital infrastructure. All this consolidates us as a strategic ally of the United States regarding trade, investment and Hemispheric security “Said Malamud.
On the other hand, the executive vice president of the CONEP, César Dargamhe said: “Thanks to the joint effort of the public and private sector, the Dominican Republic is ready to take the next step in your Economic integration With the United States and the region. We have stability, reforms and vision necessary to consolidate ourselves as a Commerce hub and investment, generating greater opportunities for our people and strengthening the competitiveness of the country and the region. “
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