Seychelles 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
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Canned tuna
Fish
Copra
Cinnamon
Vanilla
Competitive Advantages
Advanced infrastructure networkSADC regional integrationAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
No export duties✓
International Business Zone benefits✓
Tourism-related incentivesRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with trade authorities
2Apply for Certificate of Origin
3Submit 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 Seychelles
Seychelles Investment Board
Export Authoritywww.investinseychelles.com
+248 429 5500
Seychelles Revenue Commission - Customs
CustomsSeychelles Bureau of Standards
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Seychelles's trade requirements?
