Curaçao

South & Central America and the Caribbean
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Trade in Curaçao

Curaçao was the world’s 167th largest exporter of goods and 110th largest exporter of commercial services in 2021. Export values were 344 and 904 million USD respectively. In terms of imports, Curaçao is the world’s 161st largest importer of goods and 143rd largest importer of commercial services. Import values were $1,482 and $420 million USD respectively in 2021.

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General Information

This section includes general information on the economy, legal system, official languages and links to additional demographic information.

Official Name

Country of Cura�ao

Abbreviation

CW

Capital

Willemstad

WTO Membership Date

Observer

Legal System

based on Dutch civil law

Language

Dutch, Papiamentu, English

Additional Information

Financial Information

This section includes financial information such as the currency, exchange rate lookup and local banks issuing trade finance.

Currency

Netherlands Antillean guilder

Exchange Rate

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Contact Information

This section includes contact information for business support organizations and national resources.

Business Support Organizations

Industrial Property Offices

  • Bureau for Intellectual Property of Curaçao

Additional Information

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Last Reviewed: June, 2023

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