January 27, 2026 — The annual report of the Commonwealth Countries Roundtable revealed that Dominican Republic exports to Commonwealth countries increased by 44% in 2025, rising from $1.398 billion to $2.482 billion.
India has become the country’s second-largest export market, with purchases totaling $1.515 billion, behind the United States. Other major destinations include Canada, the United Kingdom, Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Singapore, Barbados, Australia, and Malaysia.
The report highlights that the 56 Commonwealth countries account for 33% of the world’s population and import approximately $224 billion in food products annually, offering significant opportunities for Dominican producers.
Commonwealth investments in the Dominican Republic are mainly concentrated in banking, energy, tourism, agriculture, and free trade zones. Outlooks for 2026 are considered favorable, particularly with the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting scheduled to take place in the Caribbean.
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