Guyana, Suriname drive Caribbean export growth as regional trade surges 19.5% – IDB
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November 4, 2026
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Latin America and the Caribbean recorded a 19.5 per cent increase in goods exports during the first half of 2026, with Guyana and Suriname accounting for much of the growth in the Caribbean, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
The increase outpaced the 14.5 per cent growth in global trade over the same period, reflecting higher prices for oil and other commodities, as well as increased demand for infrastructure equipment associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
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