Suriname Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Suriname's trade balance was $617.4M in 2010, ranked 120th globally. This represents a 4,742.1% increase from 2009. Data from World Bank, covering 2006–2010.
Overview
Suriname's trade balance stood at $617.4M in 2010, a rise of +$604.6M from 2009. Suriname ranked 120th globally.
Suriname recorded a trade surplus of 617,392,549.11 in 2010, the highest value within its five-year coverage period from 2006 to 2010 and a significant increase from the earliest recorded figure of 192,440,864.53 in 2006. This peak followed a sharp decline in 2009, when the surplus reached a trough of 12,750,455.37, reflecting volatility tied to global commodity markets and domestic export dynamics. The 2010 surplus placed Suriname ahead of peer economies such as Slovenia, which reported 513,814,637.08, though below Paraguay’s 823,867,570.93. Over the period, Suriname’s trade balance demonstrated sensitivity to external demand for its primary goods, particularly minerals and agricultural products. The trajectory from 2009 to 2010 suggests a rapid rebound in export revenues or import contraction, possibly influenced by recovering prices for bauxite and gold. Future trends in Suriname’s trade balance will likely depend on diversification efforts, stability in commodity prices, and regional trade integration, particularly within CARICOM and South American markets.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $617.4M | +$604.6M | #120 |
| 2009 | $12.8M | −$151.5M | #114 |
| 2008 | $164.3M | −$37.5M | #124 |
| 2007 | $201.8M | +$9.4M | #119 |
| 2006 | $192.4M | – | #113 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's trade balance was $617.4M in 2010. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 4,742.1% increase from the previous year.
Suriname's trade balance peaked at $617.4M in 2010.
The lowest trade balance in Suriname was $12.8M in 2009.
Suriname ranks 120th globally in trade balance as of 2010.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Suriname's trade balance was approximately 617.39 million ($617.4M) in 2010.
The trade balance of Suriname in 2010 was $617.4M. This ranks 120th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_trade-balance,
title = {Suriname Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}