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The United States is one of Madagascar’s top export markets. Though COVID-19 related trade disruptions caused Madagascar’s exports to the United States to fall by 17 percent from $533.6 million in 2019 to $439.3 million in 2020, it has since recovered to $506 million in 2021. Vanilla, cloves, essential oils, textiles, nickel, and cobalt comprise the bulk of Madagascar’s exports to the United States and represent about 20 percent of Madagascar’s total exports. While Madagascar’s exports to the United States have improved significantly in the last five years, imports from the United States have lagged, stalling at around 2.4 percent of total Malagasy imports over the last few years. In 2021, the United States is the twelfth largest exporter to Madagascar.
Madagascar Economic Section
U.S. Embassy Madagascar & Comoros
Lot 207 A Point Liberty
Andranoro, Antehiroka
105 Antananarivo – Madagascar
AntanCommercial@state.gov
Tel: (+261) 33 44 320 00
Fax: (+261) 33 44 320 35
Hours of Operation:
Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service
Mission Madagascar is a partner post of the U.S. Commercial Service office in Johannesburg, South Africa .
Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. In addition to its Washington, D.C. staff, FAS has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries. These offices are staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired agricultural experts who are the eyes, ears, and voice for U.S. agriculture around the world. FAS staff identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.
These reports on market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs prepared at U.S. Embassies worldwide by the Department of Commerce Department, Department of State, and other U.S. agencies’ professionals.
The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world and analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses of all sizes.
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
In 1985, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector, created by then Secretary of State George P. Shultz under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to interact on overseas security problems of mutual concern. Objectives of this joint venture are to establish a continuing liaison between security officials in both the private and public sector; to provide for regular exchanges of information concerning developments in the overseas security environment; recommend methods for planning and implementation of security programs abroad; and recommend methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide. These objectives remain in the current OSAC Charter.
Since its inception, SelectUSA has facilitated more than $78 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs. In fiscal year 2019 alone, SelectUSA facilitated more than $18.5 billion in investment. We work with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and entities across government to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy. SelectUSA works one-on-one with investors to offer tools, data, and information; identify relevant federal programs; demystify federal rules and regulations; and link business with partners and resources. SelectUSA assists U.S. economic development organizations to compete globally for investment by providing information, a platform for international marketing, and high-level advocacy.
Importing your goods into the United States
Individuals and businesses seeking to ship their goods from Madagascar to the United States need to ensure compliance with the United States’ importation requirements. Different goods have different requirements, including duty, taxes, fees, permits, and licenses. U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers significant compliance guidance and points of contact via their website.
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