DR international reserves rise to US$15,253 million: 5.5 months of imports

The Dominican Republic’s international reserves closed July 2026 at US$15,253.0 million, according to the external sector report the Central Bank published on August 9. The figure equals 10.8% of GDP and covers about 5.5 months of imports, indicators above the thresholds recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

What the Central Bank says

The BCRD attributed the level to the sustained flow of foreign currency: in July alone US$1,097.1 million came in through remittances, and the January-July total reached US$7,316.4 million, 6.4% more than in 2025. The United States provided 81.4% of those resources in July.

Why it matters

Reserves are the country’s cushion against external shocks: they finance imports, support the exchange rate and underpin the confidence of investors and agencies. According to the BCRD, the peso appreciated 8.0% against the dollar since December 2025, favored by these foreign currency inflows.

What comes next

The Central Bank projects that 2026 will close with foreign currency inflows above US$50,200 million: more than US$11,900 million from tourism, US$12,200 million from remittances, about US$17,300 million from exports and more than US$5,300 million in foreign direct investment.

The key figure: US$15,253 million, 10.8% of GDP and 5.5 months of imports, as of July 31, 2026.