Guinea-Bissau Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+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
ECOWASregional
activeZero tariffs on originating goods
West Africa
WAEMUregional
activeCommon external tariff
West Africa (CFA zone)
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Cashews
Fish
Timber
Peanuts
Competitive Advantages
Strategic Atlantic Ocean accessECOWAS free trade zoneAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
ECOWAS preferential access✓
WAEMU benefits✓
Tax exemptionsRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideBESC Required
Shipments to Guinea-Bissau require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
EAGB
Cost:
$80-110 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with trade ministry
2Obtain export 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
Ports & Entry Points Performance
View AllKey Trade Institutions in Guinea-Bissau
Ministério do Comércio
Export Authoritywww.gov.gw
+245 320 1000
Direcção Geral das Alfândegas
CustomsInstituto Nacional de Normalização
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Guinea-Bissau's trade requirements?
