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Structural steel export market

Guyana

One of the world's fastest-growing economies, driven by offshore oil.

High potential

Flag of Guyana
GDP 2026
$34.0 billion
World rank
#117
Population
956,044
GDP per capita
$35,522
Main ports
1

Steel structures for Guyana

Offshore oil production has transformed Guyana's economy, creating demand for shore bases, warehouses, workshops and commercial buildings that local fabrication cannot fully supply.

Economy & key sectors

Oil and gas, agriculture, mining, services

Demand for steel structures

Shore bases, logistics, warehouses, workshops, commercial buildings.

Free trade agreements

Agreements in force between Vietnam and Guyana, and the country's wider trade network.

FTA with Vietnam

There is no free trade agreement between Vietnam and Guyana. Imports are charged the standard (MFN) duty rate – we quote landed costs on request.

Other trade agreements of Guyana

Import regulations for steel structures

What to check when importing fabricated structural steel (HS 7308) or prefabricated buildings (HS 9406) into Guyana.

  • CARICOM Common External Tariff plus national VAT / levies on import – no FTA with Vietnam.
  • Hurricane wind design (typically ASCE 7) and coastal corrosion protection are usually specified.
  • Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin required for customs clearance.

Landed cost calculator

What does steel from Vietnam cost delivered to Guyana?

Estimate freight, insurance, duty, taxes and local charges for fabricated steel structures – with the duty and tax rates for Guyana already filled in.

Calculate landed cost
Import duty (HS 7308.90)
MFN 5%
VAT
14%
Customs value basis
CIF

Tariffs and trade measures change frequently. This information is a general guide, not legal or customs advice – World Steel confirms the current duty and documentation position with every quotation.

Holidays & cultural calendar

Upcoming holidays and cultural events in Guyana

Plan RFQs, approvals and deliveries around the days when offices, customs and ports close. Weekend: Sat–Sun.

Full calendar 2026–2027 →

Business seasonality: Business slows from mid-December to early January and around Mashramani (late February) and Easter; Hindu and Muslim holidays move each year and are confirmed by government notice.

Seaports & logistics

Main container gateways for shipments from Ho Chi Minh City / Cai Mep to Guyana. Steel is shipped in containers, flat racks or break-bulk depending on member size.

All world ports →

Regions (10)

  • Barima-Waini
  • Cuyuni-Mazaruni
  • Demerara-Mahaica
  • East Berbice-Corentyne
  • Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
  • Mahaica-Berbice
  • Pomeroon-Supenaam
  • Potaro-Siparuni
  • Upper Demerara-Berbice
  • Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo

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