Guyana

In 2013, the value of merchandise exports of Guyana increased slightly by 2.8 percent to reach 1.1 bln US$, while its merchandise imports decreased moderately by 7.3 percent to reach 1.7 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a moderate deficit of 666.8 mln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Latin America and the Caribbean at -382.8 mln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Guyana were diversified amongst partners; imports were also diversified. The top 8 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 13 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2010, the value of exports of services of Guyana increased substantially by 45.6 percent, reaching 248.1 mln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 26.2 percent and reached 343.8 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a moderate trade in services deficit of 95.8 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Guyana