What are the main exports of Suriname?

During the last five years the exports of Suriname have increased at an annualized rate of 18.9B%, from $1.52B in 2011 to $4.98B in 2016. The most recent exports are led by Gold which represent 19% of the total exports of Suriname, followed by Unspecified, which account for 18.8%. read more

Suriname main exports are bauxite (70 percent of total exports). Others include: gold, oil, hardwood and bananas. Main export partners are: the United States (23 percent of total exports), Canada (20 percent), Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Norway, Guyana and Netherlands. read more

The backbone of the economy of Suriname is the export of aluminium oxide (alumina) and small amounts of aluminium produced from bauxite mined in the country. In 1999, the aluminium smelter at Paranam was closed and mining at Onverdacht ceased; however, alumina exports accounted for 72% of Suriname's estimated export earnings of US$496.6 million in 2001. read more