Dominican Republic Exports to Japan: $2 Billion in 4 Years

In the 2019-2024 period, the bilateral trade between the Dominican Republic and Japan reached US $ 2,718.8 million. Only in 2024, Dominican exports to Japan They experienced an increase of 90.5 % compared to 2023.

Sales of Dominican products in the Asian nation stands out products such as Optical Instruments US $ 40.6 million, cacao US $ 9.2 million and products Pharmacists US $ 6.2 million.

Given this, the Executive Director of the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana), Biviana Riveiro Disla, presented to the Japanese industries the business opportunities offered by the Dominican Republic.

He stressed that Dominican Republic represents a strategic destination for Japanese companies that seek to expand their operations in Latin America and the Caribbeanthanks to its location, macroeconomic stability, qualified workforce and competitive incentives in sectors such as free zones, tourism, renewable energy, as well as the country’s commitment to diversify its production of goods and services.

Within the agenda, ProDominicana He visited companies such as Yazaki, the Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development (Join), Shinmaywa, as well as participation in the most important business council in Japan Keintandar.

They also participated in a tourism promotion event organized by Dominican Republicreinforcing the diversification strategy of the Dominican offer for the Asian market.

With this mission, Dominican Republic consolidates its position as a strategic partner in international trade, offering Japan A country with a future vision, attractive to foreign investment and committed to global economic integration.

Minister José Ignacio Bución stressed the relevance of the mission, ensuring that “Dominican Republic is open to Japan as a reliable and strategic partner, with an attractive business climate and clear rules that offer legal certainty for investment. ”