Trade with São Tomé and Príncipe
Heart of Central African Trade
Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with São Tomé and Príncipe.
GDP
$1.1BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $981.3M (World Bank · 2025)Population
240.3K
World Bank · 2025São Tomé
Capital
STN
Currency
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Verified Suppliers
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Products Listed
São Tomé and Príncipe 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
$1.1BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $981.3M (World Bank · 2025)Real GDP growth
0.4%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 1.0% (World Bank · 2025)GDP per person
$4,582Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $4,084 (World Bank · 2025)Inflation
11.0%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 11.0% (World Bank · 2025)Loading São Tomé and Príncipe trade chart
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
ECCASbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
Total Active Agreements2
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Cocoa
Copra
Coffee
Palm kernels
Competitive Advantages
Central African resource baseRegional connectivity hubPremium agricultural productsAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
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Agricultural export support✓
Tourism incentivesRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with trade authorities
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
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Key Trade Institutions in São Tomé and Príncipe
Agência de Promoção de Investimentos
Export Authoritywww.gov.st
+239 222 1234
Direcção das Alfândegas
CustomsInstituto de Normalização
Standards BodyNeed help navigating São Tomé and Príncipe's trade requirements?
