Summary
- Exports
- $1.9billion
- Imports
- $1.9billion
- Trade balance
- -$11million
Products
What it exports
Gold (69.3%) and refined petroleum (5.8%) together make up 75.1% of its exports.
What it imports
Refined petroleum (8.9%) and trucks (4.9%) together make up 13.8% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $1.3 billion | $696 thousand |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $114 million | $177 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $95 million | $6 million |
| 44 · Wood | $81 million | $6 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $62 million | $246 thousand |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $41 million | $29 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $38 million | $377 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $30 million | $38 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $27 million | $22 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $13 million | $30 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $9 million | $20 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $7 million | $29 million |
| 74 · Copper | $6 million | $2 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $5 million | $27 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $5 million | $195 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $5 million | $40 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $4 million | $139 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $4 million | $105 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $4 million | $33 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $4 million | $21 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $3 million | $6 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $3 million | $5 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $2 million | $7 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $2 million | $15 million |
| 39 · Plastics | $2 million | $74 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $2 million | $14 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $2 million | $29 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $2 million | $18 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $1 million | $7 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $1 million | $12 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $1 million | $13 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $1 million | $29 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $998 thousand | $31 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $898 thousand | $568 thousand |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $623 thousand | $13 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $557 thousand | $3 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $556 thousand | $22 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $542 thousand | $11 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $538 thousand | $4 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $484 thousand | $58 thousand |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $470 thousand | $24 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $406 thousand | $18 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $390 thousand | $10 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $370 thousand | $30 million |
| 81 · Other base metals | $359 thousand | $162 thousand |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $336 thousand | $31 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $285 thousand | $7 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $253 thousand | $34 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $237 thousand | $9 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $236 thousand | $799 thousand |
| 70 · Glass | $193 thousand | $10 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $192 thousand | $5 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $189 thousand | $4 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $175 thousand | $149 thousand |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $173 thousand | $9 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $160 thousand | $20 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $155 thousand | $3 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $145 thousand | $4 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $131 thousand | $8 million |
| 65 · Hats | $109 thousand | $3 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $102 thousand | $5 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $86 thousand | $8 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $80 thousand | $18 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $75 thousand | $16 thousand |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $74 thousand | $10 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $44 thousand | $3 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $41 thousand | $17 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $40 thousand | $161 thousand |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $20 thousand | $2 million |
| 78 · Lead | $16 thousand | $53 thousand |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $15 thousand | $693 thousand |
| 52 · Cotton | $11 thousand | $3 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $9 thousand | $363 thousand |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $9 thousand | $965 thousand |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $8 thousand | $7 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $6 thousand | $2 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $5 thousand | $48 thousand |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $3 thousand | $2 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $2 thousand | $1 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $2 thousand | $588 thousand |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $1 thousand | $332 thousand |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $851 | $1 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $548 | $257 thousand |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $166 | $13 thousand |
| 51 · Wool | $157 | $13 thousand |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $22 | $4 thousand |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $5 | $334 thousand |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $0 | $3 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $0 | $2 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $0 | $352 thousand |
| 45 · Cork | $0 | $139 thousand |
| 80 · Tin | $0 | $96 thousand |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $0 | $65 thousand |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $0 | $63 thousand |
| 14 · Other plant products | $0 | $16 thousand |
| 50 · Silk | $0 | $2 thousand |
Trading partners
Its main destination is Switzerland (68.7% of exports) and its main source is the United States (20.5% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1.3 | 68.7% | Air |
| Guyana | 0.17 | 8.7% | Sea |
| United States | 0.12 | 6.4% | Sea |
| China | 0.05 | 2.7% | Sea |
| Canada | 0.04 | 1.9% | Sea |
| France | 0.04 | 1.9% | Sea |
| India | 0.03 | 1.8% | Sea |
| Netherlands | 0.02 | 1.1% | Sea |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0.02 | 0.88% | Sea |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.01 | 0.68% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 396 | 20.5% | Sea |
| China | 296 | 15.3% | Sea |
| Netherlands | 228 | 11.8% | Sea |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 99.6 | 5.2% | Sea |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 66.2 | 3.4% | Sea |
| Japan | 65.1 | 3.4% | Sea |
| Brazil | 63.5 | 3.3% | Land |
| Germany | 61.1 | 3.2% | Sea |
| Turkey | 45.2 | 2.3% | Sea |
| India | 42.1 | 2.2% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Suriname accounted for 0.01% of world exports, compared with 0.01% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports tripled since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 1.9
- Imports 1.9
- Balance -0
Source: CEPII BACI
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| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $651 million | $924 million | -$273 million |
| 1996 | $681 million | $691 million | -$10 million |
| 1997 | $548 million | $461 million | $88 million |
| 1998 | $577 million | $515 million | $62 million |
| 1999 | $643 million | $639 million | $4 million |
| 2000 | $583 million | $557 million | $26 million |
| 2001 | $553 million | $496 million | $56 million |
| 2002 | $511 million | $536 million | -$25 million |
| 2003 | $600 million | $774 million | -$174 million |
| 2004 | $909 million | $842 million | $67 million |
| 2005 | $1 billion | $1 billion | $14 million |
| 2006 | $1.3 billion | $1 billion | $226 million |
| 2007 | $1.5 billion | $1.2 billion | $285 million |
| 2008 | $1.8 billion | $1.5 billion | $294 million |
| 2009 | $1.5 billion | $1.7 billion | -$234 million |
| 2010 | $1.8 billion | $1.6 billion | $143 million |
| 2011 | $1.6 billion | $1.9 billion | -$284 million |
| 2012 | $3 billion | $2.1 billion | $900 million |
| 2013 | $2.6 billion | $2.7 billion | -$45 million |
| 2014 | $2.4 billion | $2.1 billion | $315 million |
| 2015 | $1.9 billion | $1.9 billion | -$3 million |
| 2016 | $1.6 billion | $1.2 billion | $367 million |
| 2017 | $2.7 billion | $1.5 billion | $1.3 billion |
| 2018 | $2.7 billion | $1.7 billion | $1 billion |
| 2019 | $3 billion | $1.8 billion | $1.2 billion |
| 2020 | $2.8 billion | $1.7 billion | $1.1 billion |
| 2021 | $2.9 billion | $1.7 billion | $1.3 billion |
| 2022 | $3.7 billion | $2.1 billion | $1.7 billion |
| 2023 | $2.4 billion | $2.1 billion | $354 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 billion | $1.9 billion | -$11 million |
World rank
Suriname fell from 119th to 141st among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 119th in 1995
- 141st in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 119th |
| 1996 | 124th |
| 1997 | 138th |
| 1998 | 134th |
| 1999 | 134th |
| 2000 | 144th |
| 2001 | 143rd |
| 2002 | 148th |
| 2003 | 151st |
| 2004 | 142nd |
| 2005 | 144th |
| 2006 | 142nd |
| 2007 | 141st |
| 2008 | 142nd |
| 2009 | 141st |
| 2010 | 140th |
| 2011 | 149th |
| 2012 | 132nd |
| 2013 | 137th |
| 2014 | 141st |
| 2015 | 140th |
| 2016 | 142nd |
| 2017 | 134th |
| 2018 | 135th |
| 2019 | 135th |
| 2020 | 134th |
| 2021 | 138th |
| 2022 | 136th |
| 2023 | 142nd |
| 2024 | 141st |
What it sells
Gems and precious metals became its top export group: from 6% to 69%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 7%
- Beverages and spirits 2%
- Mechanical machinery 2%
- Salt, stone and cement 2%
- Ores and slag 3%
- Wood 4%
- Fish and seafood 5%
- Oil, gas and coal 6%
- Gems and precious metals 69%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Gems and precious metals | 5.9% | 69.3% |
| Oil, gas and coal | 1.6% | 6% |
| Fish and seafood | 12.8% | 5% |
| Wood | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Ores and slag | 0% | 3.2% |
| Salt, stone and cement | 0.01% | 2.1% |
| Mechanical machinery | 0.72% | 2% |
| Beverages and spirits | 0.02% | 1.6% |
| Other | 77.6% | 6.6% |
Who it trades with
Switzerland went from 0.3% to 34% of Suriname's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- Switzerland 34%
- United States 13%
- China 9%
- Netherlands 6%
- Guyana 5%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 0.33% | 34.4% |
| United States | 30.9% | 13.5% |
| China | 0.68% | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| Guyana | 0.32% | 4.8% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
No hubs above the globe threshold.
View on the globeSources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.