Dominican imports grew 1,22% from January to May

Santo Domingo, June 23 (Prensa Latina) Total imports from the Dominican Republic grew 1,22% during January-May of this year, compared to the same period in 2024, according to Comercio magazine, published by the General Directorate of Customs (DGA).

June 23, 2025
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According to the source, this expansion is primarily due to the increase in non-oil imports, which increased by 2,49%.

Comercio specified that shipments for consumption represented 82,02% of the total, followed by free trade zones with a share of 17,36%, and other regimes, 0,62%.

Of the total purchases, 47,36% were consumer goods, primarily processed food products, 36,53% were raw materials (bulk corn, unprocessed tobacco, and vegetable oils), and the remaining 16,11% were capital goods.

The DGA indicated in its publication that consumer goods and raw materials increased by 3,59% and 3,12%, respectively.

Of the entries under the consumer clearance regime, 64,49% were concentrated in mineral fuels, oils and minerals, automobiles, tractors, machinery and mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and plastic materials, among others.

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