In the Dominican Republic, the demand for automotive spare parts is linked to the aging car population (48.5 percent of the automobiles were manufactured in 2000 or before), growth in total vehicle population (6.3 percent annual growth in 2017), and the deterioration of Dominican streets and roads.
Imports of Japanese and other Asian automotive spare parts account for 60 percent of total imports due to the significant car population imported from Asia (71.5 percent of vehicles in the Dominican roads are made in Japan). However, 65 percent of all automotive spare parts (including Asian products) are imported from the U.S. because of proximity and logistics considerations.
Although there is local production of batteries and radiators, it only accounts for a small percent of the total market, while the rest of the market is supplied from imports.
Because of the prevalence of Asian made vehicles in the Dominican vehicle population, importation of spare parts for those vehicles represents opportunities for American exporters. Likewise, the large number of motorcycles in the Dominican cities provides a constant demand for motorcycle spare parts.
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Best Prospects for U.S. Exports
Automotive Tires and Tubes
Batteries
Electrical Components
Motorcycle Spare Parts
Body Parts & Accessories
Brakes & Parts
Drive-Train Parts
Suspension Shock Absorbers
Steering Wheels
Engines for Motor Engines
Electrical Parts for Motor Engines
Used parts
Diagnostic equipment
For More Information about exporting to Dominican Republic contact
Maria Elena Portorreal
Sr. Commercial Specialist - Global Auto & Smart Mobility Team
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
(809) 368-7220