Demand for goods and services
While Suriname's economy has been dominated by the mineral and energy sectors (gold, oil, and alumina), there is a demand for imported goods in Suriname, which UK businesses could benefit from.
Top five UK goods exported to Suriname, in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2022
| Goods | Value (£million) |
|---|---|
| Road vehicles other than cars (capital) | |
| Beverages | |
| Specialised machinery (intermediate) | |
| Cars | |
| General industrial machinery (intermediate) |
Source:
ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: April 2023
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Total import value (into the UK from Suriname) and export value (from the UK into Suriname) over time
| Year | Imports (£million) | Exports (£million) | Total trade (£million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9.0 | 18.0 | 27.0 |
| 2017 | 6.0 | 17.0 | 23.0 |
| 2018 | 6.0 | 13.0 | 19.0 |
| 2019 | 2.0 | 18.0 | 20.0 |
| 2020 | 1.0 | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| 2021 | 3.0 | 18.0 | 21.0 |
| 2022 | 7.0 | 21.0 | 28.0 |
Source:
ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: April 2023
Total trade is the sum of all exports and imports over the same time period.
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Suriname: at a glance
Economic growth
-15.9%
Actual figure (IMF, 2020)
The UK is -9.3% (IMF, 2020, actual figure)
GDP per capita
$4,787
Actual figure (IMF, 2020)
The UK is $41,127 (IMF, 2020, actual figure)
Currency
Surinamese dollar
Business languages
Dutch, English
You may need a translator
Time zone
GMT -3
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