Dominican Republic Seeks British Investment During London Week
The head of ProDominicana pitched business opportunities in the Dominican Republic to British investors in London.
Key points
- Vladimir Pimentel Florenzán presented opportunities in tourism, energy, manufacturing, mining, logistics, technology and free zones.
- Bilateral trade with the United Kingdom totaled about USD 2,643.1 million between 2019 and 2025.
- According to Central Bank of the Dominican Republic data, the country received USD 318.68 million in British foreign direct investment from 2017 to June 2026.
The Dominican Republic sought to attract new British investment during the 12th Dominican Week in London. Vladimir Pimentel Florenzán, executive director of the Export and Investment Center (ProDominicana), presented the country's business opportunities to British business leaders and investors.
The presentation, titled "Dominican Republic: Investment, Business and New Opportunities," took place at an event organized by Banco Popular Dominicano. Pimentel outlined the country's economic, institutional and logistical strengths, and opportunities in tourism, energy, advanced manufacturing, mining, logistics, technology, digital services and free zones.
Also taking part were Christopher Paniagua, executive president of Banco Popular Dominicano; Dominican ambassador to the United Kingdom Rosa Hernández de Grullón; British ambassador to the Dominican Republic Carol Ann van der Walt; and Ryan Polanco, president of the British Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (BritChamDR). A panel also discussed the experience of doing business in the country.
According to Pimentel, the trade relationship between the two countries has a solid base and significant growth potential. Between 2019 and 2025, bilateral trade totaled about USD 2,643.1 million, and Dominican exports to the United Kingdom reached USD 105.3 million in 2025, their highest value in the 2021–2025 period.
According to data from the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, from 2017 through June 2026 the country received USD 318.68 million in foreign direct investment from the United Kingdom. Pimentel said the Dominican Republic offers macroeconomic stability, logistics connectivity, human talent, investment incentives and preferential access to international markets.
The ProDominicana delegation also took part in World Travel Market (WTM) London, one of the leading international trade fairs for the travel industry.
Why it matters
Greater British investment could mean more jobs and business opportunities in the Dominican Republic. The data suggest the trade relationship with the UK is already strong.