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Guadeloupe: sanctions and trade risk
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Guadeloupe: logistics and trade
French overseas department (DOM), Caribbean import hub
Guadeloupe (ISO GP) is a French overseas department (DOM) and an EU outermost region in the eastern Caribbean, made up of the main islands Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre plus Marie-Galante, Les Saintes and La Desirade. The administrative seat is Basse-Terre, while the economic centre is the Pointe-a-Pitre/Les Abymes area. According to INSEE, the population was about 384,160 on 1 January 2023, with a slight downward trend. For logistics, Guadeloupe is part of the EU customs union but forms its own tax territory: a reduced VAT applies (8.5 percent standard, 2.1 percent reduced) together with the octroi de mer (dock dues), a centuries-old levy on imports and local production. The economy is heavily import-dependent, especially for food, fuel, vehicles and industrial goods, while exports (bananas, rum, sugar) are limited. The main supply hub is the Grand Port Maritime de la Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe Port Caraibes) with its container terminal at Jarry/Baie-Mahault; air freight runs through Guadeloupe - Maryse Conde airport (PTP, formerly Pole Caraibes). The currency is the euro.
- Capital
- Basse-Terre
- Population
- 384,160
- Area
- 1,628 km²
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean / French Antilles
- Economic area
- EU outermost region territory / Eurozone
- Religions
- Christianity
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Sea · Air · Road
- Current situation
- Expansion of the Grand Port Maritime (Hub Antilles strategy, deepening) for larger container ships; CMA CGM operates a direct Europe–Antilles line via Guadeloupe.
- Seasonal conditions
- Hurricane season June to November (Atlantic storms); also seismic and volcanic risks (Soufrière volcano).
Main seaports
- Pointe A Pitre
Pointe-à-Pitre (GPPTP), Guadeloupe's main port: containers, bananas, sugar, reefer at Jarry terminal. ~210,000 containers 2025, ranked 6th globally for punctuality.
Main cargo airports
- Guadeloupe - Maryse Condé International AirportPTP
Guadeloupe – Maryse Condé (PTP/TFFR), the island's main airport: ~11,000 t air cargo/year, EU customs. Bananas and rum mostly ship by sea; no railway.
Main trade lanes
- France/EU - Guadeloupe (Le Havre/Montoir - Pointe-à-Pitre)
- Guadeloupe - Martinique
- Guadeloupe - rest of the Caribbean
Customs and import
Customs authority Directorate-General for Customs and Indirect Taxes (DGDDI), Pointe-à-Pitre/Jarry OfficeOfficial website ↗
- Import customs system
- EU Union Customs Code (UCC); electronic customs declaration via DELTA of French customs. Additionally Octroi de mer on imports (managed via DOMINO).
- Export customs system
- EU export procedure of French customs (DELTA/ECS); Guadeloupe belongs to the EU customs union.
- Import VAT
- TVA 8,5 percent standard rate, 2,1 percent reduced rate; additionally Octroi de mer (external) on imports and regional Octroi de mer up to 2,5 percent.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- Part of the EU customs territory; EU preferential origin via EUR.1 or REX. Octroi de mer applies regardless of the origin of the goods.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- EU-wide bans and restrictions (weapons, drugs, CITES wildlife protection, cultural goods); plant and animal health requirements for the island territory.
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Customs delays
- Medium
- Port congestion
- Medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Medium
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium to high
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Food
- Petroleum products
- Vehicles
- Machinery
Top export goods
- Bananas
- Rum
- Sugar
Typical cargo
- Food
- Fuel and petroleum products
- Building materials
- Vehicles
- Bananas
- Rum
- Sugar
Logistics questions
Do I pay EU customs duty when importing into Guadeloupe?
Guadeloupe is part of the EU customs union, so no EU import duty applies to Union goods. However, the octroi de mer on imports and local VAT do apply.
What is the VAT rate in Guadeloupe?
The standard rate is 8.5 percent and the reduced rate 2.1 percent, lower than in mainland France. Source: French tax authority BOFiP.
What is the octroi de mer?
The octroi de mer (dock dues) is a traditional levy on imported goods (regardless of origin) and local production, plus a regional dock due up to 2.5 percent. Rates are set by the regional councils.
Which ports and airports handle freight?
Sea freight runs through the Grand Port Maritime de la Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe Port Caraibes) with its terminal at Jarry/Pointe-a-Pitre; air freight through Guadeloupe - Maryse Conde airport (PTP).
Is there a duty-free threshold for parcels from the EU?
Since 1 April 2023, consignments under 400 euro from mainland France or an EU member state are exempt from VAT. Octroi de mer may still apply.
What seasonal risks should be considered?
From June to November the Atlantic hurricane season can cause storm damage and port disruptions. There are also seismic and volcanic risks (Soufriere).
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