DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Fine pearls and precious stones are ranked high in Dominican exports in 2025, playing a pivotal role in a banner year for the nation’s foreign trade. According to the latest year-end report from the Customs Agency (DGA), total exports reached US$14,645.23 million, marking a robust 13.41% increase compared to 2024, as reported in El Dia.

The data reveals a significant shift in the country’s trade dynamics, with the “national regime” sector, which excludes free trade zones exports, seeing a dramatic 36.77% growth to reach US$5.46 billion. Within this category, pearls and precious stones accounted for a dominant 45.08% of the total value.

The export landscape remains heavily specialized. While pearls and stones led the way, metallic goods like gold and silver remained critical, making up nearly 45% of the national regime’s metallic exports. Gold is riding a wave of record prices.

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