COOPROHARINA 400-ton mill marks a milestone for the agro-industrial sector of the Dominican Republic with the start of construction of its new plant in the Industrial District of Western Santo Domingo (DISDO). The investment of RD$1.1 billion will allow the Cooperativa de Servicios Múltiples de Procesadores de la Harina to double its capacity, going from producing 200 to 400 metric tons per day of wheat flour.
Modernization and impact on the flour sector
The COOPROHARINA 400-ton mill project responds to the need to strengthen the national industry and guarantee the sector’s competitiveness. The initiative is financed in part through a RD$600 million agreement with the Bank for Development and Exports (BANDEX). Authorities of the cooperative have highlighted that the new plant will improve production efficiency, raise the quality of processed flour, and expand the scale of products such as the Dorapan line.
Project details: stages and scope
Construction is planned in two phases: first, a storage plant with a capacity exceeding 31,000 metric tons for wheat grain; subsequently, the acquisition of advanced equipment that will boost the productive capacity of the COOPROHARINA 400-ton mill. Completion of the works is scheduled for late 2027.
Commitment to food self-sufficiency
According to Marino de Dios, president of the Board of Directors, the COOPROHARINA 400-ton mill reinforces the commitment to raw material self-sufficiency and productive sovereignty, key elements for the sustainable growth of the sector. Members and collaborators see the new mill as an engine of development and a guarantee of stable supply for bakeries and small industries nationwide.
Figures and context: Dominican flour industry
- The Dominican Republic processes approximately 450 thousand tons of wheat annually, according to official data, making projects like the COOPROHARINA 400-ton mill essential pieces of the national market.
- Cooperatives in the sector have historically been key to democratizing access to food inputs and modernizing local production.
Participation and institutional support
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by authorities such as Héctor Delgado, president of the DISDO Cooproharina Commission, and engineer Richard Despradel, general manager of the construction firm. The joint message was clear: the COOPROHARINA 400-ton mill seeks to transform the flour value chain and consolidate the cooperative as a national benchmark.
For more information on the progress of the agro-industrial sector, visit the economy section of our media outlet, and learn about the background in the Dominican Republic flour industry.
The COOPROHARINA 400-ton mill is shaping up as a high-impact strategic bet to supply the national market, improve food security, and raise quality standards in the Dominican flour industry.
