Puerto Rico has positioned itself as an important commercial partner for the Dominican RepublicThis was stated this Monday by the executive director of the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana), Biviana Ribeiro.
“If we analyze the data of Septemberwe observe an increase, in which exported over 65 million dollars toward Puerto Rico“, he stated.
Ribeiro explained in LA Semanal with the Press in the National Palace that in May, the Dominican government participated in one of the multi-sector fairs most relevant to promote the exportable offer in Puerto Ricowith the aim of continuing to strengthen the presence of dominican products in that market.
“This has been growing; depending on the month, it can occupy third or fourth place in importance, which represents a significant opportunity“, he commented when referring to the relationship in matters of export with Puerto Rico.
Ribeiro stated that one of the efforts being worked on jointly with the Ministry of EconomyPlanning and Development, and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs, is in the presence of dominican products throughout the Caribbean.
“We have grown in various destinations, and the visit of our president to Guyana has significantly influenced the export of our goods and services to places like GuyanaJamaica, Puerto Rico and the Turks and Caicos Islands, among others,” he added.
However, he noted that they are not focusing solely on the big marketsas USA or Europe, but also in those niches that represent an easily accessible market for the products of the Dominican Republic.
Exports to Haiti
In the case of Haiti, he said that the exports of textiles They are the main item exported. Stable behavior has been maintained in this market, including growth in September, according to the director of ProDominicana.
“As for the textile sectorit is important to highlight that it has shown remarkable stability. We also export to Central America, especially to Guatemala“said the official.
Author’s fashion
Ribeiro highlighted that the country has a great opportunity in the area of author fashionwhere the market chacabanas Find your space.
“Unlike products textiles massive Like t-shirts, the chacabana has a more elaborate design. “We have been organizing several events related to the fashion sector to promote the chacabana, and I believe that the government has been the main promoter of its use as national clothing.”
In this regard he added: “We thank the president, all ministers and to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, because they are the main promoters of this piece, which has seen its demand grow at an international level.
President assures more growth
The Weekly with the Press is a meeting where every Monday the head of state He speaks with journalists about topics of interest at the National Palace. On this occasion, he was questioned about the growth of exports to Puerto Rico. The president said that the construction of a terminal of the main ferry from Spain, Baleariain the Dominican Republic, will contribute substantially not only to passenger transportation, but also to exports and imports to that destination.
“The main ferry from Spain, Baleariawhich we announced a few months ago, the terminal is contributing, both here and in Mayagüez, to offer a ferry daily or six times a week. This, without a doubt, will substantially help not only passenger transportation, but also the exports and imports from Puerto Rico“he commented.
