Dominican Republic’s Competitiveness in GVCs: Medical Devices, Semiconductors, and Nickel
Peer Reviewed
Date issued
January 2026
Subject
Industry;
Trade Impact;
Global Value Chain;
Small Business;
Medical Technology;
Manufacturing Industry;
Public Policy;
Competitiveness;
Export;
Investment
JEL code
F01 - Global Outlook;
F14 - Empirical Studies of Trade;
F23 - Multinational Firms • International Business;
L63 - Microelectronics • Computers • Communications Equipment;
N66 - Latin America • Caribbean;
Q42 - Alternative Energy Sources;
L72 - Mining, Extraction, and Refining: Other Nonrenewable Resources;
O13 - Agriculture • Natural Resources • Energy • Environment • Other Primary Products
Country
Dominican Republic
Category
Learning Materials
The study examines how the Dominican Republic is strengthening its position within global value chains for medical devices, semiconductors, and nickel. Building on established manufacturing and mining capabilities, the country has attracted significant multinational investment and demonstrated robust export growth, particularly in advanced manufacturing sectors. Recent policy initiatives and effective public-private collaboration are enabling the Dominican Republic to move into higher-value segments, such as semiconductor assembly and sustainable nickel sulfate production for clean technologies. Continued advancement will depend on further developing human capital, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks to enhance competitiveness, resilience, and sustainable development in these strategic industries.
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