What are Guyana’s major exports and trading partners?

Guyana’s economy has historically relied on agricultural and mineral exports, though it has been significantly transformed by the discovery of major offshore oil reserves since 2015.12

Major Exports

Guyana’s primary exports include:
* Petroleum: Following the 2015 discovery of rich offshore oil fields, oil production has become a central component of the economy.12
* Minerals: Gold, bauxite, and alumina.3
* Agricultural and Forest Products: Sugar, rice, timber (including greenheart), molasses, and rum.34
* Marine Products: Shrimp, which is harvested primarily for export.34

Trading Partners

Guyana maintains trade relationships with a diverse group of international partners, including:
* Key Partners: The United States, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, China, the United Kingdom, Suriname, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan.3
* Regional Connections: Much of the country's external trade is facilitated through Georgetown, which maintains active connections with the West Indies, Suriname, and French Guiana.5

Guyana is also a member of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), which promotes regional economic cooperation.3