The Dominican Republic (DR) has experienced a significant increase in pork imports from the United States since the Central America-DR-U.S. Free Trade Agreement was implemented in 2007, with U.S. pork exports to the DR quadrupling by 2010 and further increasing to nearly 40,000 metric tons in 2020. However, African swine fever outbreaks in the DR starting in 2021 led to a 28% decrease in the country's swine production in 2022, necessitating more imported pork. This situation temporarily suspended import duties on red meat and poultry, allowing more competition in the pork market and resulting in increased U.S. pork exports to the DR in November, reaching a record 10,229 metric tons. Despite the competition, the U.S. remains the primary supplier of pork to the DR, with exports to the country setting new records in both volume and value in 2022.