Includes typical use of agents and distributors and how to find a good partner, e.g., whether use of an agent or distributor is legally required.
Last Published: 10/22/2018

Although not legally required, many U.S. firms use agents or distributors as a common marketing and distribution strategy.  The business community in Suriname is small and close-knit, and logistics may be difficult due to limited infrastructure and extreme tropical weather patterns.  Most foreign exporters find that building relationships directly with retail firms is more effective than establishing their own distribution systems.

The Business Education Resource Center (BERC) of the United States Embassy in Suriname can help identify local distributors:

Business Education Resource Center (BERC)
Commercial Assistant:  Judith Dijks
Telephone:  (597) 556-700 ext. 2267
E-mail: dijksjb@state.gov

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.


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