Dominican cement consolidates itself as a key pillar of national exports
The cement industry in the Dominican Republic has managed to position itself as a fundamental engine within the chemicals and minerals sector, consolidating its impact on the country’s export performance. This sector, along with other strategic areas, accounts for 85.9% of national exports, demonstrating the competitiveness of local manufacturing in the global market.
According to the figures analyzed during the first semester of 2026, national exports recorded a notable growth of 35.1% compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching a figure of US$3,336.8 million. In this scenario, cement and copper stood out as the leading products, representing 8.8% of the total volume exported.
Industrial power in the region
The cement industry’s ability to supply domestic demand and, simultaneously, expand into international markets is a reflection of years of investment in modernization and technology. This effort has allowed the country not only to be self-sufficient but also to generate essential foreign currency for the national economy.
Cement is an example that the Dominican Republic has national industries capable of producing at scale, meeting domestic demand, and generating foreign currency through exports. Behind every ton exported, there is investment, employment, productive linkages, and industrial capacity installed in the country.
Jorge David Pérez, president of ADOCEM
The impact of this industry goes beyond export figures, standing out for its contribution to industrial value added, the creation of formal jobs, and the strengthening of the country’s productive infrastructure.
Leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean
The position of the Dominican Republic in the regional market is one of absolute leadership. According to sectoral data, the country has established itself as the main exporter of cement, lime, and gypsum in all of Latin America and the Caribbean. With a 25.4% share of the total exported by the region, the country surpasses key competitors such as Mexico and Guatemala, whose market shares stand at 20.5% and 8.5%, respectively.
This leadership reaffirms the relevance of Dominican manufacturing, which continues to be a benchmark for economic growth, operational efficiency, and competitive capacity in the international arena.
