NewsWhore
08-06-2007, 04:20 PM
The Dominican Republic exports US$147 million in goods to Haiti, and this trade has grown by 18.8% in 2006. This makes Haiti the DR's third largest trading partner. However, these figures do not take into account the more informal trade that takes place across the border, a sum that many say at least duplicates the official figures. In such a case, according to Homero Figueroa of Diario Libre, then Haiti would be the nation's second largest trading partner. The latest report issued by the Center for Exports and Investment (CEI-DR) shows that Dominican exports have passed the US$1.5 billion mark for the first time, a significant improvement over 2006. According to the report, the main items shipped to Haiti were construction materials such as cement and re-bar, and foodstuffs such as eggs and flour. Another important item was corrugated cardboard boxes - US$4.21 million's worth.
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