Key Market Indicators
Surinamese copper exports are expected to rise to around $1.1 million by 2026 from $1 million in 2021, according to new data. Average annual growth of 1.3% has been seen since 1999. At the end of 2021, Suriname was in 107th place, outdone by Malawi at $1 million. Germany, the US and Japan were the top three countries in this ranking. Meanwhile, Surinamese copper imports are projected to drop to $873,000 by 2026 from $911,000 in 2021, with average annual decline of 0.7%. Since 1999, demand has grown 10.8%. Suriname was ranked 126th in 2021, behind Antigua and Barbuda at $911,000. Germany, the US and Italy were the top three countries in this ranking.
