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West Africa • Export Intelligence

Guinea-Bissau

Bissau • XOF

GDP

$2.9BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $2.5B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

2.2M
World Bank · 2025

Currency

XOF

CFA Franc

Key Ports

1

Entry Points

ECTN Required

BESC is mandatory for all shipments.

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Trade Snapshot

Trade Balance
$0.3BDeficit

Exports minus imports of goods and services · World Bank · 2025

Member of:

ECOWASWAEMUAfCFTA

Regional Trade Memberships

Economic Overview

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

GDP
$2.9BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $2.5B (World Bank · 2025)
Real GDP growth
4.7%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 5.8% (World Bank · 2025)
GDP per person
$1,429Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $1,124 (World Bank · 2025)
Inflation
2.5%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 0.9% (World Bank · 2025)

Market Suitability Score

72out of 100
Grade B: Good

Score Breakdown

Trade Agreements
85/100
Infrastructure
65/100
Regulatory Ease
70/100
Market Demand
75/100
Payment Reliability
68/100

Export Recommendations

Strong AfCFTA membership benefits
Growing demand for agricultural products
Consider using established banking channels
Allow extra time for customs processing

Export Readiness Checklist

For exports to Guinea-Bissau

0%

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HS Code ClassificationRequired

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Certificate of OriginRequired

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ECTN/BESC CertificateRequired

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note is required for this destination

Customs RegistrationRequired

Are you registered with your local customs authority?

Shipping ArrangementsRequired

Have you arranged freight forwarding and logistics?

4 documents required for Guinea-Bissau
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