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Pork market in Suriname

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the pork market volume in Suriname showed variability, starting at 2 204 t. It grew to 2 316 t in 2019, then declined to 2 208 t in 2020. The following year saw a stabilization around 2 170 t, after which the market recovered to 2 198 t in 2022 and reached 2 279 t in 2023.

In 2024, Suriname Pig Farms NV employed Mennonites to cultivate corn and soy on a large scale for pig feed, a move aimed at reducing production costs. The company, which holds about 8 000 animals and exports to Guyana and Barbados, also imports genetically improved sows to enhance breeding efficiency. Additionally, a draft Food Law was under consideration to update food safety regulations, and a pilot study on African Swine Fever was launched to monitor disease threats.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Suriname
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Suriname in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Suriname in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Suriname in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Suriname in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Suriname, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Suriname in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Suriname in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Suriname, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Suriname in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Suriname in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Suriname, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Suriname in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Suriname in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Suriname, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Suriname by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pork in Suriname

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Suriname produced 2 130 tons of pork, marking a 4.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 123 tons. That same year saw the steepest drop of 9.4%, while 2019 experienced the largest increase at 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Suriname in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.4%)	5.3%	(4.7%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Suriname

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Suriname in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guyana was the exclusive destination for Suriname's pork exports in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of all shipments.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Suriname in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Suriname in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Guyana dominated Suriname's pork export value structure, consistently representing 100.0% of total export revenue.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Suriname in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Suriname

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Suriname imported approximately 78 243 kilograms of pork, representing a 3.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 3.6%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 1.2%. The peak import volume occurred in 2018 at 80 772 kilograms, which also saw the largest year-over-year increase of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Suriname in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	(0.0%)	(3.1%)	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the leading source of Suriname's pork imports by volume, accounting for 79.3% of total shipments. The remaining imports were distributed among various smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Suriname in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Suriname's pork import value declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 166.6 thousand US dollars—a 9.8% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 189.7 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest year-over-year increase of 21.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Suriname in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.8%	(2.6%)	(9.8%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States accounted for 70.3% of Suriname's pork import value. The remaining 29.7% was distributed among numerous countries, each with relatively small individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Suriname in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io