Key Market Indicators
**Surinamese Truck Export to Plummet by 2028** Surinamese truck exports are projected to decline sharply, reaching approximately $44,000 by 2028, a significant drop from $160,000 in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 20%. Since 1999, the country's truck supply has consistently fallen by 11% each year. In 2023, Suriname ranked 87th in the world for truck exports, with Benin surpassing it at the same $160,000 mark. The United States, Germany, and France held the top three positions in this ranking. **Import Market Shows Slight Decline** On the import front, Surinamese truck imports are expected to slightly decline, reaching about $34.8 million by 2028, down from $35.5 million in 2023. This reflects a modest annual decrease of 0.2%. Since 1999, the demand for trucks in Suriname has been decreasing by an average of 2.3% each year.