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Eastern Africa · Capital: Antananarivo

Trade with Madagascar

Connect with verified suppliers and buyers for B2B international trade with Madagascar.

Market Opportunities

World's top vanilla producer. Rich mineral resources. Growing garment export sector.

Doing business in Madagascar

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Working currency
Euro (EUR)
Working days
Monday – Friday
Business hours
09:00 – 17:30
Time zone
Europe/Berlin
Working language
Local language + English (B2B)
Common Incoterms
EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
Primary commercial ports
Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Le Havre
Notable shipping-window holidays
Christmas (25 Dec) · Easter (Mar/Apr) · Labour Day (1 May)

Useful B2B phrases

  • HelloHello
  • Please send a quotePlease send a quote
  • Thank youThank you
  • Best regardsBest regards
  • We confirm the orderWe confirm the order
Browse Madagascar suppliersSubmit an RFQ to Madagascar

Shipping to Madagascar

Indicative transit times from the Faktorist hub. Real lead times depend on order size, customs lane, and seasonality — confirm in the RFQ.

IncotermTransit timeRoute
EXW1–3 daysBuyer-arranged from supplier warehouse
FCA / FOB3–5 daysTruck via Poland / Germany
DAP5–8 daysDoor-to-door road freight
DDP7–10 daysIncluding EU customs clearance

Madagascar reference facts

ISO country code
MG (mg)
International phone prefix
+261
Capital
Antananarivo
Region
Eastern Africa
Spoken / business languages
Malagasy · French

💱 USD ↔ EUR converter

Indicative rate · 1 USD ≈ 0.92 EUR — confirm at order confirmation.

Currency: Euro (EUR). Rates refresh on page load.

📅 Madagascar business calendar

Plan around national holidays that pause customs, factories, and shipping.

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Holidays in June 2026

No notable national holidays this month.

Business Culture

Doing business with Madagascar typically follows a professional; the working language for international trade is typically English. Meetings are businesslike, with a clear agenda for international counterparts. Decision-making is owner-led for SMEs; corporate processes for larger entities. Working language for international trade is commonly English, with English also widely used in B2B exchanges. Pricing and contracts are usually quoted in USD for cross-border transactions on Faktorist. International counterparts hold the schedule. Modest gifts at first in-person meeting are usually welcomed. Madagascar's active trade sectors include Agriculture, Mining, Tourism, Textiles, and Faktorist matches international buyers with verified Madagascar-based suppliers across these segments via RFQs and Sofiia AI matching.

Working language
English
Trade currency
USD
Business hub
Antananarivo
Meeting style
businesslike, with a clear agenda for international counterparts
Decision making
owner-led for SMEs; corporate processes for larger entities
Punctuality
international counterparts hold the schedule
Gift etiquette
modest gifts at first in-person meeting are usually welcomed

Trade Flows

Top Exports

  • 1Vanilla
  • 2Chromite
  • 3Coal
  • 4Ilmenite
  • 5Clothing

Full Market Guide Coming Soon

We're compiling in-depth trade data, import/export statistics, market insights, and business culture guides for Madagascar. Check back soon or register on Faktorist to be notified.

Key Industries

AgricultureMiningTourismTextiles

Quick Facts

Capital
Antananarivo
Region
Eastern Africa

Trade with Madagascar

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Export to MadagascarSource from Madagascar

Other Eastern Africa trade destinations

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about trade with Madagascar

Common buyer and supplier questions, answered using current Faktorist marketplace data for Madagascar.

What is the business culture like in Madagascar?

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Doing business with Madagascar typically follows a professional; the working language for international trade is typically English. Meetings are businesslike, with a clear agenda for international counterparts. Decision-making is owner-led for SMEs; corporate processes for larger entities. Working language for international trade is commonly English, with English also widely used in B2B exchanges. Pricing and contracts are usually quoted in USD for cross-border transactions on Faktorist. International counterparts hold the schedule. Modest gifts at first in-person meeting are usually welcomed. Madagascar's active trade sectors include Agriculture, Mining, Tourism, Textiles, and Faktorist matches international buyers with verified Madagascar-based suppliers across these segments via RFQs and Sofiia AI matching.

What is the working language for international trade with Madagascar?

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The working language for international trade with Madagascar is commonly English, with English also widely used in B2B exchanges. Faktorist's platform and RFQ flow are available in 35 languages, so buyers and suppliers can communicate in their preferred language while the platform handles translation.

Which currency is used for trade with Madagascar?

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Cross-border transactions on Faktorist are typically quoted in USD when trading with Madagascar. Final invoicing currency is set per RFQ; the platform supports multi-currency negotiation and conversion.

How do I source from suppliers in Madagascar on Faktorist?

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Browse verified Madagascar-based suppliers on Faktorist, narrow by industry, certification, MOQ, or price, and submit a Request for Quotation. Sofiia AI matches your RFQ against supplier capabilities and returns competitive quotes — usually within 24 hours.

What are the main industries to trade with in Madagascar?

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Madagascar's active trade sectors include Agriculture, Mining, Tourism, Textiles. Faktorist surfaces verified suppliers in each segment with product catalogues, trade history, and certifications visible on every profile.

What does Ukraine export to Madagascar?

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Faktorist surfaces every export lane with estimated value, weight and shipment counts so buyers can size the addressable market before sourcing.

Which industries are most active in trade with Madagascar?

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Active industries for trade with Madagascar include: Agriculture, Mining, Tourism, Textiles. Faktorist matches verified suppliers and buyers across each of these sectors.
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