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Economic affairs

01 Discover Madagascar

Located in the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is the fifth-largest island in the world. Its economy rests on agriculture (vanilla, cloves, cocoa, rice), mining resources, fishing and a fast-growing tourism sector. The country is a member of SADC, COMESA and the African Union.

CapitalAntananarivo
LanguagesMalagasy, French
CurrencyAriary (MGA)
Key exportsVanilla, cloves, nickel, cobalt, textiles, prawns

02 Invest in Madagascar

Madagascar offers opportunities in several promising sectors. The Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) supports investors with their procedures.

  • Agribusiness — processing of cash and food crops;
  • Renewable energy — solar, hydropower, wind;
  • Mining — nickel, cobalt, graphite, rare earths;
  • Tourism — ecotourism, hospitality, cruises;
  • ICT and services — digital, French-speaking outsourcing.
Introductions

The Embassy connects South African and Malagasy operators and directs them to the relevant bodies (EDBM, chambers of commerce).

03 Trade with South Africa

South Africa is a leading trade partner for Madagascar within SADC. Exchanges cover capital goods, manufactured products, agri-food and services. The Embassy supports economic missions, fairs and B2B meetings between the two countries.