Spain's new industrial opportunity is in the Caribbean
The Dominican Republic has declared semiconductors a national priority and wants to enter the global supply chain.
The global semiconductor industry is redefining 21st-century industrial policy, with countries like the US and Europe seeking to bolster their technological autonomy and supply chains. The Dominican Republic is emerging as a potential player in this industry, leveraging its existing industrial ecosystem, stable macroeconomic environment, and strategic location.
The country's export sector, including medical devices and electronics, has already reached significant levels, with exports from free trade zones exceeding $8.6 billion in 2025. The Dominican government has declared semiconductor development a national priority and launched a national strategy, developed with the support of Purdue University, MIT, and the OECD.
Spain, which is the largest foreign investor in the Dominican Republic, may find opportunities for collaboration and growth in the semiconductor sector.
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