Guyana-China Two-Way Trade Reaches US$1.8 Billion
What happened
Prime Minister Mark Phillips stated that two-way trade between Guyana and China reached approximately US$1.8 billion last year. Guyana’s exports to China totaled US$501 million in 2025, which Phillips described as the country’s strongest trade performance with China to date.
Why it matters
China remains a leading source of imports for Guyana. The growth in trade is part of a broader relationship that is expanding beyond diplomacy into practical cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, and agriculture.
Who's involved
- GuyanaCountry involved in the growing trade relationship with China
- ChinaTrading partner and source of imports for Guyana
- Bharrat JagdeoPrime Minister of Guyana who disclosed the trade figures
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ChinaSpeculative
China might increase its regional economic influence through strengthened trade and investment.
- World BankSpeculative
The World Bank might see its assessments of Guyana influenced by the increased trade volume.