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Export and Import to Guyana
Guyana is no longer flying under the radar. With its vast natural resources, strategic location, and fast-developing economy, it is quickly becoming a regional trade powerhouse. Importing to Guyana presents incredible opportunities but also unique challenges.
Tax
14%
Duties
20%
Lead Times
5-6 Weeks
Restricted Items
N/A
Best Carrier Option
Courier or Freight Forwarder
Non-Working Days
Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Prominent Language
Guyanese Creole and English
Why Import to Guyana?
Located on the northern coast of South America, Guyana is often referred to as the gateway between South America and the Caribbean. It’s the only English-speaking country on the continent and boasts strong historical and political ties to Caribbean nations. That connection is bolstered by Guyana’s active participation in CARICOM (Caribbean Community), which provides duty-free access to goods traded within member states—making it an attractive hub for regional trade.
A Growing Economy with Global Reach
Guyana’s economy has seen explosive growth in recent years, thanks in large part to newly discovered offshore oil reserves. The country’s capital, Georgetown, features a deep-water port that facilitates efficient movement of goods, both in and out of the country. With the government investing in infrastructure and digital capacity, this once-overlooked nation is quickly transforming into a modern trade partner.
Population
0.84 Million
Biggest Industry by Export
Crude Oil
Capital City
Georgetown
Biggest Industry by Import
Refined Petroleum
The Guyanese Trade Landscape: Opportunities and Obstacles
While the potential is clear, importing to Guyana is not without its difficulties. Many businesses encounter roadblocks due to non-tariff barriers, redundant bureaucracy, and slow-moving approval processes
Key Trade Challenges:
High Transaction Costs:
Importers face delays due to multiple agencies requiring approvals, often with overlapping functions. This adds both time and cost to the trade process.
Licensing Requirements:
All importers must register with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and secure a Tax Identification Number. Certain goods require import licenses, which may necessitate approvals from additional government bodies.
Lack of a Unified System:
While plans to implement an electronic single trade window are underway, the current system is still largely manual, contributing to procedural inefficiencies.
Limited Digital Infrastructure:
Internet penetration stands at around 45%, though it’s expected to reach 60% by the end of 2025. The underdeveloped ICT landscape can make digital compliance and logistics tracking challenging.
Still, Guyana’s trade relationships and legal frameworks—such as its adherence to CARICOM, the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA), and the Treaty of Chaguaramas—provide significant incentives for importers looking to scale in the region.
Countries Associated with Guyana
Europe
The Netherlands
South America
Trinidad & Tobago
How TecEx Simplifies Your Imports to Guyana
We specialize in complex and high-value shipments, especially in the tech, telecom, and data industries. With the Guyanese government recently introducing data protection legislation and investing heavily in ICT training, the country is ripe for innovation, and we’re ready to help your technology reach it.
Navigating Guyana customs can be complicated. Between paperwork, licensing, and compliance requirements, it’s easy to find yourself bogged down in red tape.
We offer end-to-end DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) solutions that take the guesswork out of importing to Guyana. From the moment your goods leave their point of origin to the final delivery on Guyanese soil, we manage every aspect, ensuring you stay compliant, cost-efficient, and on schedule.
Our Services Include:
- IOR (Importer of Record): Don’t have a local presence in Guyana? No problem. TecEx acts as your legal importer, ensuring your goods meet all import regulations.
- Customs Compliance: We handle all Guyana customs documentation and approvals, so you don’t have to worry about procedural hold-ups.
- Final Mile Delivery: We don’t just get your shipment to Georgetown—we get it to your customer’s doorstep.
- Visibility & Transparency: Our logistics platform provides updates and compliance support every step of the way.
Whether you’re shipping networking hardware, medical transcription devices, or servers for data warehousing, TecEx is equipped to manage the entire compliance and delivery process.
Ready to import to Guyana? Let’s talk.
Whether you’re already shipping to South America or just exploring your options, importing to Guyana doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With TecEx by your side, you get more than a logistics partner, you get a compliance expert dedicated to your success.