Value sales of sports nutrition are seeing healthy growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. These products have expanded their positioning, attracting consumers who exercise regularly and those seeking supplements while recovering from illness or to counteract muscle loss. Sarcopenia, or muscle atrophy, occurs most frequently in older adults. In these cases, healthcare professionals tend to recommend nutritional supplements and, sometimes, sports nutrition products to counteract these condition

Value sales of cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies are seeing strong growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. Although there is still a marked seasonality in cases of colds and influenza in the country during the rainiest months, which are between May and August, the country shows greater climatic volatility as an effect of climate change.

Value sales of digestive remedies are seeing positive growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. The demand for digestive products in the country is largely due to the poor eating habits of a large portion of the population. A high-fat diet and consumption of ultra-processed and high-calorie foods are common, for example.

Value sales of wound care are seeing positive, albeit moderate, growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. These products are generally purchased when there is a need for immediate use in the case of wounds or injuries, with few Dominican households regularly replenishing their stock of these products. Rather, purchasing these products is not considered a priority if there are no injuries.

Value sales of analgesics are seeing healthy growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. The consumption of analgesics is widely accepted and recurrent among local consumers, especially in the form of systemic analgesics. While the product already has widespread penetration and continues to show positive growth, this is due not only to organic population growth but also to a greater willingness to use it among younger generations seeking more effective and faster relief from ailments.

Consumer health is maintaining positive, steady value sales in the Dominican Republic in 2025. This is being driven by consumers showing an increasingly preventive attitude toward their personal health, such as through a more active lifestyle, a greater willingness to consume dietary supplements, and a focus on general health and wellbeing through factors such as digestive health. Regarding the latter, among the compounds gaining increasing popularity among Dominican consumers, are products cont

Value sales of herbal/traditional products are seeing healthy growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. Demand for herbal and traditional products is supported by the concept of preventative health care based on the consumption of products that include natural ingredients in their formulations, which are increasingly considered more beneficial to health and wellbeing than products made with chemical compounds.

Value sales of dermatologicals are seeing positive growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025, at a fair but not particularly strong rate. Dermatological products show a mixed behaviour in retail sales values, as cautious purchasing behaviour has led consumers to opt for more economical options, such as hair loss treatments or medicated shampoos. Local consumers often prefer products that do not include active ingredients in their formulations, in personal care shampoo brands that promote attribut

Weight management and wellbeing is achieving only small value sales growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. This indicates some stagnation in the category. Among the factors affecting this is the fact that one of its main products, weight loss, is showing a contraction in sales due to the strong impact of GLP-1 products, which, although designed for the treatment of diabetes, is increasingly in demand by Dominican consumers for weight loss, motivated by the accelerated visible results. High de

Value sales of dietary supplements are showing healthy growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. In younger generations, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z with middle and high incomes, there is a trend towards adopting preventative measures, which includes the regular consumption of both vitamins and dietary supplements.

Value sales of vitamins are maintaining positive growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. The habit of regularly consuming vitamins as a form of preventative wellbeing and health improvement is being adopted by a growing number of Dominican consumers, thus supporting this growth. Modern generations of consumers, in particular, are showing greater awareness of the specific benefits of each type of vitamin. While choosing a multivitamin was previously seen as a positive addition to overall health

Value sales of paediatric consumer health are maintaining positive growth in the Dominican Republic. Despite the slowdown in birth rates in this country, parents' purchasing behaviour for over-the-counter (OTC) products tends to prioritise well-positioned or paediatrician-recommended brands — which are more expensive than generic options. This behaviour differs when compared to purchasing adult products, where Dominican consumers frequently consider opting for generic or bioequivalent products d

Cheese is expected to register both healthy current value and modest volume growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. In particular, the tourism sector, which is a significant part of the economy, is driving sales. This also benefits local consumers, as many are employed in tourist-related businesses. Meanwhile, due to ongoing food inflation impacting traditional staples like yuca and plantains, many consumers are turning to cheese as an affordable option, particularly for breakfast and afternoo

Drinking milk in the Dominican Republic is expected to register healthy current value and modest volume growth in 2025. There is increasing segmentation, such as lactose-free, low fat, and added protein. There are also improvements in packaging, with increasing formats available, though Tetra Pak is still the most common, due to its practicality, extended shelf life without refrigeration, ease of storage, and hygienic features. Government programmes such as school breakfast programmes also cont

Other dairy is expected to register both healthy current value and volume growth in 2025 in the Dominican Republic. This trend is driven by these products' culinary significance in households and their use in traditional recipes and baking. Furthermore, the surge in tourism is heightening demand in hotels, restaurants, and cafés, where these items are vital for preparing desserts, sauces, and specialty drinks. Innovations in convenient packaging and shelf-stable formats have also improved access

Yoghurt and sour milk products is expected to register both healthy current and volume growth in the Dominican Republic in 2025. Brands are introducing a diverse array of products, including family-sized options and convenient formats for on-the-go consumption. The variety of flavours also caters to local tastes, featuring tropical fruits and familiar favourites. Yoghurt is also increasingly seen as a nutritious snack. There is a significant increase in health-oriented offerings, such as lactose

Following a period of minimal volume growth, due to high inflation, which made consumers more cautious with their spending, baby food is expected to return to higher volume growth in 2025 in the Dominican Republic. As inflationary pressures ease and the costs of raw materials and imports stabilise—critical factors since a large portion of baby food is imported—consumers resume their normal consumption habits. In 2025, growing-up milk formula is expected to register the highest value growth. With

Butter and spreads is expected to register moderate current value and muted volume growth in what is a mature product area. In terms of volume sales, it is about fifty-fifty between butter and margarine. However, in 2025, butter is expected to register significantly higher volume growth. Consumers increasingly see butter as more natural and this is reinforcing its presence in the basic food basket. Retailers have also have expanded their assortment of butter, both domestic and imported, in respo

Overall, dairy products and alternatives in the Dominican Republic is expected to register healthy current value and modest volume growth in 2025. A key driver of growth is the ongoing rise in tourism, which makes up a significant part of the economy, and which is seeing increasing demand for dairy products in hotels, restaurants, cafés, and various other foodservice settings. This trend is bolstering not only traditional products like milk, yoghurt, and cheese, but also products such as cream,

Of all dairy products and alternatives in the Dominican Republic in 2025, plant-based dairy is expected to register the highest current value and volume growth. Plant-based dairy market is witnessing significant growth, fuelled by a combination of tourism, rising health and environmental consciousness, and changing consumer tastes. In particular, the influx of international visitors has increased the demand for non-dairy options like plant-based milk, cheese, yoghurt, and cream, particularly in

This report assesses the business environment in the Dominican Republic, focusing on the regulatory environment, stability of the financial system, FDI intake, labour market flexibility and skillset, trade openness, mobility infrastructure, ICT adoption and innovative capabilities. Companies can evaluate these factors to understand the strengths and weaknesses of a country’s business environment for better strategic investment decisions.

The report examines the economic landscape of Dominican Republic and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2024, driven by exports, private consumption and government spending. However, a global economic slowdown, increasing geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation as well as tight financial conditions pose risks to the country’s economic outlook.

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which products or services to market, and at which price point. Other factors such as the size and expansion of the middle class and income inequality are also important in helping companies gauge the potential of a country market.

The chocolate confectionery market in the Dominican Republic is expected to sustain its positive growth trajectory in current value terms throughout 2025. This continued momentum will be supported by a robust local manufacturing base, strong consumer preference for high-quality chocolate, and price increases driven by ongoing inflationary pressures. Although the country is a major global cocoa producer, its domestic chocolate products remain exposed to the effects of rising international cocoa p