Grenada: sanctions and trade risk

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Grenada: logistics and trade

Caribbean island and import market, agricultural exporter (nutmeg/spices)

Grenada (ISO code: GD) is an island state in the eastern Caribbean, south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, comprising the main island plus Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Politically it is a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth. The climate is tropical with a marked rainy and dry season and an Atlantic hurricane season from June to November. The economy rests on agriculture, services and tourism, with nutmeg, spices and cocoa as key exports, while the country relies heavily on imports of food, fuel and industrial goods. The Port of St. George's and Maurice Bishop International Airport secure the country's transit and logistics functions. The national currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar within the OECS/ECCU framework.

Capital: St. George’s
Population: 117,207
Area: 344 km²
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Continent: North America
Region: Caribbean
Economic area: CARICOM / OECS
Religions: Christianity
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Sea · Air · Road

Current situation: Sea freight primarily via the port of St. George's (Grenada Ports Authority), air freight via Maurice Bishop International Airport; regional feeder services connect Grenada with CARICOM hubs.
Seasonal conditions: Atlantic hurricane season June to November with risk of storms and heavy rain; Hurricane Beryl severely hit mainly Carriacou and Petite Martinique in 2024.

Main seaports

St George's
St George's (GD STG), Grenada: the nation's main port for containers, general cargo and cruise, around 100,000 TEU a year. Transshipment via Port of Spain.

Road corridors

St. George's-Grenville (east coast)
St. George's-Maurice Bishop International Airport
Western Main Road (west coast)

Main trade lanes

USA-Grenada
Trinidad and Tobago-Grenada
Intra-CARICOM via Trinidad/Barbados (transshipment)
EU-Grenada

Customs and import

Customs authority Customs and Excise Division (Ministry of Finance)Official website ↗

Import customs system: ASYCUDA World; import declaration via broker/customs agent, CIF value applies; import VAT is paid together with customs duty.
Export customs system: ASYCUDA World; export declaration via the Customs and Excise Division.
Import VAT: Standard VAT rate 15 percent; 10 percent for accommodation/diving; 20 percent for telecommunications; zero rate/exemptions for certain goods.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: CARICOM certificate of origin for preferences in the CSME; EUR.1/origin declaration under the CARIFORUM-EU EPA. For imports from third countries, the CARICOM Common External Tariff (CET) applies.
Restricted and prohibited goods: Permit/licence requirements, inter alia, for weapons and ammunition, drugs, certain agricultural and food products (plant protection); prohibited are, inter alia, counterfeit money, counterfeit goods and pornographic material.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Packing list
Customs declaration (ASYCUDA World)
Certificate of origin (for preferences)
Import licence (for restricted goods)

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Export declaration (ASYCUDA World)
CARICOM certificate of origin (for preferences)
EUR.1 / origin declaration (CARIFORUM-EU EPA)

Logistics conditions

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

Trade

Top import partners

United States Trinidad and Tobago China United Kingdom Canada

Top export partners

United States Trinidad and Tobago United Kingdom Germany Canada

Top import goods

Food
Petroleum products
Vehicles
Machinery
Construction materials

Top export goods

Nutmeg
Spices
Cocoa
Fish

Typical cargo

Food
Petroleum products/fuel
Vehicles
Machinery
Building materials
Nutmeg/spices (export)
Cocoa (export)

Logistics questions

Which customs system does Grenada use?

Grenada processes imports and exports electronically via ASYCUDA World. The Customs and Excise Division within the Ministry of Finance is responsible; imports are usually filed by a licensed customs broker, based on the CIF value.

What is the import VAT rate in Grenada?

The standard VAT rate is 15 percent. A reduced 10 percent rate applies to accommodation and diving, and 20 percent to telecommunications. Import VAT is paid to the customs authority together with the duty.

What additional charges apply to imports?

Besides the CARICOM Common External Tariff (CET), a customs service charge, environmental levy, excise tax and VAT may apply. Duties are generally based on the CIF value.

Which ports and airports handle the cargo?

The main sea cargo hub is the Port of St. George's with a container terminal, operated by the Grenada Ports Authority. Air freight goes through Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) in the south of the island.

Does Grenada benefit from the CARICOM single market and the EU agreement?

Yes. As a CARICOM and OECS member, Grenada participates in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Originating goods can be traded preferentially within the region with a CARICOM certificate of origin and with the EU under the CARIFORUM-EU EPA.

What seasonal risks affect supply chains?

The Atlantic hurricane season from June to November brings storm and heavy-rain risks with possible port and airport closures. Hurricane Beryl caused severe damage in 2024, especially on Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Which currency is used in Grenada?

Legal tender is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and pegged to the US dollar (2.70 XCD per USD).

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