The center of Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (Prodominicana), he reaffirmed his commitment to maintain sustained growth in the Exports and direct foreign investment (IED) during the year 2025, according to the executive director of ProdominicanaBiviana Riveiro.
According to official data from the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), in 2024 exports They promoted more than 13,853 million dollars, marking a transcendental event in the national economy.
Although there are differences between BCRD records and General Directorate of Customs (DGA) Due to the cross -border trade calculation methodology, the country expects to overcome this figure in 2024.
Direct foreign investment
In terms of direct foreign investment, Prodominicana It reports positive performance, reaching more than 4,000 million dollars for the third consecutive year.
In 2024, IED capture It reached 4,512 million dollars, according to data published by the Central Bank. For this year, Prodominicana It projects continuous growth, estimating a collection between 4,500 and 4,800 million dollars.
“This year we have the expectation of exceeding this historical record and perhaps around between 4,500 and 4.8 billion dollars in direct foreign investmentbut we are working for much more, “Riveiro said.
Free zones
The dynamism of Free zones and the incorporation of new companies in the border area have contributed to the growth of the export sector. Installation processes that take between one and two years begin to generate new products within the country’s export matrix.
A key element of economic growth It has been the rise of Exports of services. In 2024, these reached an unprecedented figure of more than 14,000 million dollars, which represents significant growth compared to the $ 9.6 billion registered in 2019. This growth has been driven by the tourism sector, modern services, services, services financial, telecommunications and creative industry.
Biviana Riveiro indicated that Prodominicana will continue to develop strategies such as the National Plan for the Promotion of Exports and the National Modern Services Strategy, with the aim of strengthening The economy of the country.
Key sectors for investment and exports in 2024
For this year 2025, sustained growth is projected in key sectors such as Tourismrenewable energies, free zones, mining and transport. As to Exportsproducts with the highest expected growth include medical instruments, cocoa, minerals, medicine devices and the pharmaceutical sector.
Innovation, investment forum and sustainable exportable offer
Prodominicana starts 2025 with the First innovation, investment and sustainable offer foruma space for dialogue and analysis of the country’s economic landscape. The official said to Free newspaper that Sustainable Expo+ It will be held on April 2 and 3 at the Ambassador Hotel.
