Suriname-Malaysia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $5.48M total volume •Suriname surplus: $5.48M

SurinameMalaysia

$5.48M

Exports (2023)

MalaysiaSuriname

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$5.48M

Surplus for Suriname

Total Trade

$5.48M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Suriname and Malaysia. Green line shows exports from Suriname, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Suriname-Malaysia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

SurinameMalaysia Exports

$5.48M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
85.3% top product
1Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204
$4.67M
85.3% of exports
2Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$298,783
5.5% of exports
3Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
$183,496
3.3% of exports
4Wood: coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared: treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives
$136,234
2.5% of exports
5Copper: powders of lamellar structure, flakes
$124,960
2.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Suriname's export portfolio to Malaysia demonstrates strategic specialization, with ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MalaysiaSuriname Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$1.04M
Infinity% of imports
2Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products
$560,171
Infinity% of imports
3Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
$558,949
Infinity% of imports
4Whiskies
$238,486
Infinity% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$221,291
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Suriname's import pattern from Malaysia reveals significant dependencyin vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Suriname demonstrates competitive strength in exportingferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 to Malaysia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $5.48M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Suriname-Malaysia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $5.48 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Suriname maintains a surplus of $5.48 million
  • Export Focus: Suriname's primary exports include ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204, wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Malaysia include vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products, vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $5.48M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Suriname leveraging its comparative advantages in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Suriname's specialization in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204complements Malaysia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $5.48M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $5.48M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $5.48 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 and vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Suriname's trade surplus of $5.48 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Suriname and Malaysia represents a total trade volume of $5.48 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Suriname, with exports exceeding importsby $5.48 million.

Export Strengths

Suriname's exports to Malaysia total $5.48 million, with competitive advantages in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204, representing $4.67M or85.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Malaysia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, with Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Suriname's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023