Comoros: sanctions and trade risk

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As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 5 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Comoros.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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No elevated country indicator for Comoros in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Comoros may still be on a list.

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On the sanctions lists

5 entries on the official lists name Comoros — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

List	Entries	Companies & organisations	Vessels	Aircraft
UK Sanctions List (FCDO)	1	1	—	—
UN Security Council Consolidated List	1	1	—	—
Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List	1	1	—	—
EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF)	1	1	—	—
US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)	1	1	—	—

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Comoros: logistics and trade

Island import market in the Indian Ocean / spice exporter

Comoros (ISO code: KM) is an island state in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the East African coast, made up of the main islands Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Anjouan (Ndzuani) and Mohéli (Mwali). It is a federal presidential republic with limited stability and island-level autonomy. The climate is tropical-maritime with humid summers and a cyclone season. The economy depends heavily on agriculture, fishing and spice exports, above all vanilla, ylang-ylang and cloves, while industrial goods, fuel and consumer products are largely imported. Logistically the country relies on its seaports as the main gateways for imports and regional transhipment; the deep-water port of Mutsamudu on Anjouan handles much of the containerised cargo. The national currency is the Comorian franc (KMF), pegged to the euro. Due to its isolated location and limited infrastructure, Comoros plays only a minor role in international transit traffic, and investment in ports and transport links is key to improving trade flows.

Capital: Moroni
Population: 866,628
Area: 2,235 km²
Currency: Comorian Franc (KMF)
Continent: Africa
Region: East Africa / Indian Ocean
Economic area: COMESA
Religions: Islam
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Sea · Air

Current situation: Customs reform as of July 2025: removal of numerous exemptions for TC, AI and DAC, including for state-owned enterprises. Migration to SYDONIA World strengthens electronic clearance.
Seasonal conditions: Tropical maritime climate; rainy and cyclone season from November to April with risk of shipping delays and port closures.

Main seaports

Moroni
Moroni (KM YVA): the Comoros' principal port on Grande Comore, lightering operations, ~500 TEU, 5 m draught. Deepwater alternative: Mutsamudu, Anjouan.
Fomboni
Fomboni (KM FOU): small island port on Mohéli, Comoros, with little commercial freight role. Cargo cleared via Mutsamudu or Moroni; inter-island traffic only.
Moutsamoudu
Mutsamudu (KM MUT) on Anjouan is the only deep-water port in the Comoros: ~120 ships and ~20,000 TEU a year, the archipelago's import lifeline.

Road corridors

Intra-island roads Moroni - Hahaya (Grande Comore)
Mutsamudu - Domoni (Anjouan)

Main trade lanes

France - Comoros
UAE / Dubai - Comoros
China - Comoros
India - Comoros
Kenya / Mombasa - Comoros

Customs and import

Customs authority Direction Générale des Douanes (General Directorate of Customs)Official website ↗

Import customs system: SYDONIA World (ASYCUDA World) at four customs offices: customs HQ and port of Moroni, Hahaya airport, port of Mutsamudu (Anjouan). Import declarations are filed electronically through authorised customs agents.
Export customs system: Electronic export declaration via SYDONIA World; for preferential goods, COMESA certificate of origin. CITES permit for protected species; cultural property requires release from the Ministry of Culture.
Import VAT: No classic VAT; Taxe sur la consommation (TC), standard rate 10 percent on imports, collected by AGID, plus Acompte d'importation (AI) and Droit d'accise (DAC).
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: COMESA certificate of origin for preferential treatment within the COMESA free trade area; as an LDC, generally duty-free EU market access under Everything But Arms (EBA).
Restricted and prohibited goods: Restrictions apply, among others, to protected species (CITES), cultural property and antiquities (Ministry of Culture) as well as weapons; food, animals and plants require health/phytosanitary certificates.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Bill of lading (B/L) or air waybill (AWB)
Packing list
Consignment note
Delivery note
Health/phytosanitary certificate
COMESA certificate of origin (for preference)

Typical export documents

Export declaration
Commercial invoice
COMESA certificate of origin
Health/phytosanitary certificate
CITES permit (protected species)

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: High
Customs delays: High
Port congestion: High
Dangerous goods relevance: Low
Pharma and cold chain relevance: Low to medium
E-commerce relevance: Low

Trade

Top import partners

France China United Arab Emirates India Kenya

Top export partners

France India Germany United States China

Top import goods

Food
Petroleum products
Consumer goods
Building materials
Machinery

Top export goods

Vanilla
Cloves
Ylang-ylang
Agricultural products

Typical cargo

Vanilla
Cloves
Ylang-ylang essence
Copra
Food
Petroleum products
Consumer goods
Building materials

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Logistics questions

Does the Comoros levy VAT on imports?

No, there is no classic VAT. Imports are subject to the Taxe sur la consommation (TC) at a standard rate of 10 percent, plus the Acompte d'importation (AI) and the Droit d'accise (DAC). The TC is collected by the AGID.

Which customs system do the Comoros use?

The Comoros handle customs clearance through SYDONIA World (ASYCUDA World). The system is used at four customs offices: customs HQ and the port of Moroni, Hahaya airport, and the port of Mutsamudu on Anjouan. Import declarations are filed electronically through authorised customs agents.

Which ports are important for imports into the Comoros?

The central ports are Moroni on Grande Comore and Mutsamudu on Anjouan, the country's only deep-water port, through which most container traffic and transhipment to the other islands passes. Another port is Fomboni on Mohéli.

How does air freight reach the Comoros?

The international airport Prince Said Ibrahim (HAH/FMCH) in Hahaya near Moroni is the main air gateway. However, air cargo volumes are low; almost all cargo reaches the Comoros by sea.

Do Comorian goods benefit from tariff preferences?

Yes. As a member of the COMESA free trade area, goods with a COMESA certificate of origin can receive preferential treatment. As a least developed country (LDC), the country also generally has duty-free EU market access under the Everything But Arms scheme.

Which documents are required for imports?

Required documents include the commercial invoice, the bill of lading (B/L) or air waybill (AWB), the packing list, the consignment note, the delivery note and, for food, animals or plants, a health or phytosanitary certificate. For preferential goods, the COMESA certificate of origin is also required.

What logistical risks exist in the Comoros?

Infrastructure is limited, the port of Moroni is often overloaded, and the cyclone season from November to April can cause delays. In addition, there is political fragility and the active volcano Karthala on Grande Comore.

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