DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic solidified its status as a global powerhouse in the tobacco industry last year, reaching 142 countries worldwide and generating record-breaking export revenues.

According to the National Tobacco Institute (Intabaco), the sector saw a significant financial uptick in 2025. Exports of tobacco and its derivatives rose by US$19 million (approximately RD$1.18 billion), marking a 1.4% increase over the previous year. Total export value climbed from US$1.34 billion in 2024 to a staggering US$1.36 billion in 2025. As reported, in 2025, 287 export firms shipped the cigars abroad, with 11 distinct categories of tobacco and derivatives currently exported.

The booming tobacco industry is also an opportunity for cigar lovers to visit where the cigars to see the entire production process, from the sorting of raw leaves to the final hand-rolling and packaging...