Madagascar 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
SADCregional
activePreferential tariffs
Southern Africa
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
AGOA bilateral
activeDuty-free access to US market
United States
Total Active Agreements4
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Vanilla
Cloves
Nickel
Cobalt
Textiles
Shrimp
Coffee
Competitive Advantages
Advanced infrastructure networkSADC regional integrationPremium agricultural productsAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Free zone benefits✓
AGOA access✓
Tax holidaysRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideBSC Required
Shipments to Madagascar require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
GASYNET
Cost:
$100-140 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with EDBM
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Get phytosanitary certificate
5Submit 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
Key Trade Institutions in Madagascar
Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM)
Export Authoritywww.edbm.mg
+261 20 22 670 40
Direction Générale des Douanes
CustomsBureau des Normes de Madagascar
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Madagascar's trade requirements?
