Furfural: Dominican Republic boosts global market for a virtually unknown product

The Dominican Republic is strengthening its position in the global market for furfural, a little-known chemical product that stands in contrast to the country's traditional major export categories such as gold, medical devices, cigars, cacao, and sugar.

While commodities like gold and medical devices dominate public awareness of Dominican exports, furfural operates largely under the radar domestically despite playing a notable role in international trade and boosting the nation's export diversity.