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Haiti-Dominican Rep. Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $871.44M total volume •Haiti deficit: $841.55M

Haiti → Dominican Rep.

$14.95M

Exports (2023)

Dominican Rep. → Haiti

$856.49M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$841.55M

Deficit for Haiti

Total Trade

$871.44M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Haiti and Dominican Rep.. Green line shows exports from Haiti, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Haiti-Dominican Rep. commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Haiti → Dominican Rep. Exports

$14.95M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
62.2% top product
1T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$9.29M
62.2% of exports
2Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
$3.08M
20.6% of exports
3Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages
$702,741
4.7% of exports
4Rags: used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials: other than sorted
$375,786
2.5% of exports
5Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$349,462
2.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Haiti's export portfolio to Dominican Rep. demonstrates strategic specialization, with t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Dominican Rep. → Haiti Imports

$856.49M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
12.5% concentration
1T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$106.90M
12.5% of imports
2Fabrics, woven: of cotton, dyed, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52
$95.34M
11.1% of imports
3Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured
$56.20M
6.6% of imports
4Wheat or meslin flour
$54.04M
6.3% of imports
5Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$25.98M
3.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Haiti's import pattern from Dominican Rep. reveals significant dependencyin t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Haiti demonstrates competitive strength in exportingt-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted to Dominican Rep., leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $871.44M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Haiti-Dominican Rep. Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $871.44 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Haiti maintains a deficit of $841.55 million
  • Export Focus: Haiti's primary exports include t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted), machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Dominican Rep. include t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, fabrics, woven: of cotton, dyed, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52, cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $871.44M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Haiti leveraging its comparative advantages in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Haiti's specialization in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedcomplements Dominican Rep.'s demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $871.44M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $871.44M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $871.44 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted and t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Haiti's trade deficit of $841.55 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Haiti and Dominican Rep. represents a total trade volume of $871.44 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Haiti, with imports exceeding exportsby $841.55 million.

Export Strengths

Haiti's exports to Dominican Rep. total $14.95 million, with competitive advantages in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, representing $9.29M or62.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Dominican Rep. amount to $856.49 million, highlighting economic interdependence in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, with T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted comprising12.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Haiti's strategic sourcing from Dominican Rep.. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023