Eritrea Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic Overview
Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.
GDP
Not yet published
Real GDP growth
Not yet published
GDP per person
Not yet published
Inflation
Not yet published
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Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
IGADbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
Total Active Agreements2
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Gold
Zinc
Copper
Fish
Livestock
Textiles
Competitive Advantages
Indian Ocean trade corridorEAC common market accessRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Mining sector incentives✓
Port access benefitsRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Mining License (if applicable)
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with trade ministry
2Obtain export/mining license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Submit customs declaration
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
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Key Trade Institutions in Eritrea
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Export Authoritywww.shabait.com
+291 1 126 622
Eritrea Customs Authority
CustomsEritrean Standards Institution
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Eritrea's trade requirements?
