Surinamese granite is of good quality, and may be suitable for decorative work. While development of this sector is still in its infancy, the Surinamese government has expressed a willingness to consider granting granite concessions to foreign firms. Site developers as well as granite-mining equipment suppliers may find opportunities in this field. Additionally, Suriname's coastal agricultural areas may provide opportunities for agribusiness investments such as rice, bananas, palm oil, and other fruits. Suriname is currently prohibited from exporting wild-harvested shrimp to the US, but is working to comply with US regulations for the protection of ocean turtles.
Opportunities currently exist for fresh catch seafood and aqua-culture.
Suriname's rain forest provides a wealth of natural remedies, some unique to the region, with documented medical value. Many of these remedies are still harvested by interior peoples. The government of the United States acknowledges the contribution that outward foreign direct investment makes to the US Economy. US foreign direct investment is increasingly viewed as a complement or even a necessary component of trade. For example, roughly 60 percent of US exports are sold by American firms that have operations abroad.