Suriname - Barbados Trade: Import and Export
Minister Sewdien says there is 1 million hectares available for agricultural use
There is a great friendship between Suriname and Barbados.
The distance between the 2 countries is only about 1000 km (2 or 3 days of sea transport).
Currently, in 2023, there is hardly any trade concerning fruits and vegetables, oils, herbs, and spices.
Years ago, the Brokopondo Agreement was created to intensify collaboration and trade between Suriname and Barbados.
Barbados currently is an importing country, mainly from the United States.
Suriname has many opportunities for more exports to Barbados.
Together with the help of Suriname, Barbados can become an exporting country.
This page provides information for Surinamese and Barbadian entrepreneurs to export and collaborate more with each other.
Top 10 Questions on Export from Suriname to Barbados
Export Opportunities from Suriname to Barbados
Export Opportunities from Barbados to Suriname
Collaborative Export Opportunities to the World
Joint Commission
Brokopondo Agreement
Running Projects
Ministry of Agriculture (LVV) in Suriname
Ministry of Agriculture in Barbados
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Top 10 Questions on Export from Suriname to Barbados
Q 1: Which Shipping companies provide partial cargo (LCL)?
https://www.icontainers.com/nl/container-verschepen/suriname/
https://kingocean.com/services/cargo-eastern-caribbean/
Q 2: What is the distance between Suriname and Barbados?
The distance is about 1010 kilometer (683 miles)
Q 3: How long does transport take from Suriname to Barbados?
On average, it takes about 2 to 3 days to ship goods from Suriname to Barbados
Q 4: Which fruit and vegetable products are people from Barbados interested in importing?
Banana, plantain, cassava, lettuce, onions, broccoli, cauliflower. Everything for which Barbados is not suited to produce itself.
Q 5: Who should I contact for export permits to Barbados?
Contact the Ministry of Agriculture LVV and contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Q 6: What is the website of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce?
https://www.barbadoschamberofcommerce.com/
Q 7: What are the business and import guidelines for Barbados?
/downloads/Barbados.pdf
/downloads/DOING-BUSINESS-IN-BARBADOS.pdf
Q 8: What is the current status of the Brokopondo agreement and the Black Sheep initiative?
Status is Unknown
Q 9: Who is currently exporting to Barbados from Suriname or from the Netherlands?
In 2020 FAI Exported bananas and plantain ot Barabdos
Q 10: Who can I contact to learn more about exporting to Barbados?
John Jackson, johnjackson247@hotmail.com
Henk Redmond, info@fathermotherfigure.nl
Embassy Barbados in the EU/Brussels
Export Opportunities from Suriname to Barbados
Here is a great new website from Barbados on Export: https://exportbarbados.org/
Barbados has a population of 300.000 people and about 150.000 - 200.000 tourists each year.
The following opportunities are to produce fruits and vegetables and more in Suriname and to export to Barbados:
- Tomato, Juice, Tomato paste
- Peppers, Sambal, Chutney
- Banana
- Plantain
- Mango, Juice
- Cassave
- Rice, Rice crackers
- Orchids
The following organizations are already exporting to Barbados:
- Food and Agricultural Industries (FAI), Nitesh Ramlakhan (director), FAI is a state-owned company.
The following organizations have an interest in exporting to Barbados:
- Sahara Rice NV (Wierin Bishesar) Long grain Rice (Sranan Alesi) and Rice Crackers - www.sahara-nv.sr
Export Opportunities from Barbados to Suriname
Suriname has a population of 600.000 people and about 200.000 - 250.000 tourists each year.
The following opportunities are to produce fruits and vegetables and more in Barbados and to export to Suriname:
The following organizations are already exporting:
The following organizations have an interest in exporting:
Collaborative Export Opportunities to the World
The following opportunities are available to collaborate in the production and to export to the US, Europe, and the Middle East:
Joint Commission
In 2009, Suriname and Barbados set up a Joint Commission.
Suriname and Barbados joint Commission
Brokopondo Agreement
In 2019, Suriname and Barbados pledged to do more and better business with each other.
They signed a treaty for this called The Brokopondo Agreement.
One of the ideas of this agreement was to provide land to Barbadian farmers in Suriname for black belly sheep.
Because of all kinds of difficulties in implementing the intentions and ideas of the agreement, not much has been done until now .
Minister Sewdien of Suriname is determined to do much more.
Two things will be focused on:
- to encourage and guide farmers in producing more fruits and vegetables.
- to be more visible as Suriname with a trade center in Barbados.
For this, at LVV, a Brokopondo Export Plan has been created, ready to be executed.
If this plan is carried out correctly, it could lead to 1000 extra jobs in the agriculture sector in Suriname.
Running Projects
Knowledge and key organizations are currently missing to facilitate seamless trade between Suriname and Barbados
Project: Mutual Trade Centers
In Barbados and Suriname, a trade center should be set up, and monthly, a trade mission and conferences should be organized.
Project: Training and guidance for increasing production
The Surinamese outgrowers and entrepreneurs should be trained and guided more and better in increasing their production of fruits and vegetables.
One option considered is to use the government plantation Alliance to support outgrowers and entrepreneurs with facilities and plant materials.
Project: Phytosanitary Lab and Certifications
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Ministry of Agriculture (LVV) in Suriname
Minister: Parmanand Sewdien
Website: lvv.gov.sr
Chief Agricultural Officer: ?
Director Agriculture East: Ashwien Gangadien
Special convoy: ?
Ambassador: ?
Ministry of Agriculture in Barbados
Minister: Indar Weir
Website: https://agriculture.gov.bb
Chief Agricultural Officer: Keeley Holder
Special convoy: Alphea Wiggens
Ambassador: ?
Important Organizations
Here follows several organizations that play a role in guiding outgrowers, entrepreneurs, and trade:
- Fondation Un gudu gron nyang - Daveni Adjako (director)
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