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Gibraltar: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 6 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Gibraltar.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for Gibraltar in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Gibraltar may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
6 entries on the official lists name Gibraltar — 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 6 | 6 | — | — |
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No new listings or removals naming Gibraltar recorded yet.
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Gibraltar: logistics and trade
Bunker hub and transit point at the Strait of Gibraltar
Gibraltar (ISO code: GI) is a British Overseas Territory at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain at the entrance to the Mediterranean. It is under UK sovereignty but has its own autonomous government and parliament. The climate is Mediterranean, with mild winters and hot summers. The economy is driven by financial and business services, online gaming, tourism and maritime services; external trade is highly import-dependent (food, fuel, consumer goods). The Port of Gibraltar is the Mediterranean's largest bunkering port and underpins transit and supply between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Gibraltar levies no VAT. Since 10 April 2026 a customs union between Gibraltar and the EU has been in force, alongside a new Transaction Tax on goods that replaces the former import-duty structure. The currency is the Gibraltar Pound (GIP), pegged 1:1 to the British Pound.
- Capital
- Gibraltar
- Population
- 34,000
- Area
- 7 km²
- Currency
- Gibraltar pound (GIP)
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Mediterranean / Iberian Peninsula
- Economic area
- EU customs union (Gibraltar-EU, since 2026)
- Religions
- Christianity
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Road
- Current situation
- Since 10.04.2026 the EU-Gibraltar customs union is in force; the new Transaction Tax replaces the previous import duty structure. Passenger and goods controls are being adjusted.
- Seasonal conditions
- Mediterranean climate; occasionally strong easterly wind (Levante) with cloud formation, which can affect flight operations at Gibraltar Airport.
Main seaports
- Europa Point
Europa Point, Gibraltar's southern tip: bunker and pilot anchorages, not a cargo quay. Gibraltar is the Med's largest bunker port; Algeciras handles containers.
Main cargo airports
- Gibraltar AirportGIB
Gibraltar Airport (GIB/LXGB): RAF-run field with a road/tunnel under the runway, ~424,000 passengers in 2024, minimal air cargo (98 t); volumes via Málaga.
Road corridors
- Gibraltar border crossing - La Línea (ES)
- Connection to A7 / AP-7 towards Spain
Main trade lanes
- Gibraltar - Spain
- Gibraltar - United Kingdom
- Mediterranean - Atlantic transit
Customs and import
Customs authority HM Customs GibraltarOfficial website ↗
- Import customs system
- Since 10.04.2026 EU-Gibraltar customs union; electronic clearance via the ITMS (Integrated Tariff Management System) of HM Customs Gibraltar.
- Export customs system
- Export clearance via HM Customs Gibraltar (ITMS); within the EU customs union, the external border formalities of the EU customs territory apply.
- Import VAT
- No VAT/sales tax. Since 10.04.2026 Transaction Tax on imported goods: standard 15 percent (year 1), rising to 17 percent; reduced 5 percent; zero percent for certain goods.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- With the EU-Gibraltar customs union (since 10.04.2026), EU origin and preference rules apply; proof via a declaration of origin. Previously British preference rules.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Restrictions apply, among others, to weapons, ammunition, drugs, endangered species, and excise goods (tobacco, alcohol, fuel). Details from HM Customs Gibraltar.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Consignment note / Bill of Lading
- Packing list
- Import declaration (ITMS)
- Proof of origin (for preference)
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Export declaration
- Consignment note
- Packing list
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Customs delays
- Medium
- Port congestion
- Low to medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Low
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Food
- Petroleum products
- Consumer goods
- Building materials
- Machinery
Top export goods
- Fuel
- Beverages
- Tobacco products
- Online gaming
Typical cargo
- Ship fuel / bunkers
- Food
- Consumer goods
- Petroleum products
Logistics questions
Does Gibraltar charge VAT?
No. Gibraltar levies no VAT. However, since 10 April 2026 a Transaction Tax applies to imported goods, starting at 15 percent and rising in steps to 17 percent.
What does the EU-Gibraltar customs union mean for imports?
Since 10 April 2026 Gibraltar is part of a customs union with the EU. EU external-border formalities apply and clearance runs electronically through HM Customs Gibraltar's ITMS.
Which authority handles customs?
HM Customs Gibraltar is responsible, covering imports, exports, excise duties and the Transaction Tax.
How important is the Port of Gibraltar?
The port is the Mediterranean's largest bunkering port. In 2025 about 5,267 vessels called for bunkers (up 3.6 percent on 2024), and around 60,000 vessels transit the Strait each year.
Which currency is used in Gibraltar?
The legal tender is the Gibraltar Pound (GIP), pegged 1:1 to the British Pound. Pound Sterling is also accepted.
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