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Guinea: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 1 company, organisation, vessel or aircraft linked to Guinea.Lists last checked .
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A sanctions programme concerning Guinea is in force — typically an arms embargo or targeted measures against listed persons and entities. Ordinary civilian goods are usually not restricted; arms, related material and listed parties are.
Sources: EU Sanctions Map — Guinea (12 Oct 2025) · SECO — Massnahmen gegenüber Guinea · UK FCDO — Current UK sanctions regimes (25 Mar 2026) · reviewed 24 Oct 2026
By sanctions regime
The indicator above is the strictest of these. Which regimes are relevant to a shipment depends on many connections — dispatch country, company location, incorporation, nationality, ownership, banks, goods origin. The check selects them from your inputs in a simplified way; UN measures take effect through each country's implementing law.
| Regime | Indicator | What applies |
|---|---|---|
| UN | — | No UN sanctions regime. |
| EU | Sanctions programme | Targeted listings. |
| Switzerland | Sanctions programme | Swiss ordinance on Guinea. |
| UK | Sanctions programme | Targeted listings. |
| US | — | No measures against the country itself. |
On the sanctions lists
1 entries on the official lists name Guinea — 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) | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Latest changes
No new listings or removals naming Guinea recorded yet.
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Guinea: logistics and trade
Raw materials export hub (bauxite, iron ore) and West African seaport gateway
Guinea (ISO code: GN) lies in West Africa, bordering Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau, with an Atlantic coastline. It is a presidential republic in political transition. The climate is tropical, with a humid coast, inland savannah and pronounced rainy and dry seasons. Guinea holds vast mineral wealth, above all bauxite, iron ore and gold, while agriculture and services play supporting roles. Exports are dominated by raw materials, whereas fuel, food and industrial goods are largely imported. The Port of Conakry anchors the country's transit and logistics role, complemented by the dedicated bauxite port at Kamsar and the new iron-ore port at Morebaya serving the Simandou project. The currency is the Guinean Franc (GNF).
- Capital
- Conakry
- Population
- 14,754,785
- Area
- 245,857 km²
- Currency
- Guinean Franc (GNF)
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- West Africa
- Economic area
- ECOWAS / CEDEAO
- Religions
- Islam, Christianity
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Road · Rail
- Current situation
- Expansion of the Conakry container terminal (AGL) and the start of the Simandou iron ore megaproject (first shipment from Port Morebaya on 2.12.2025) shape logistics in 2025/26.
- Seasonal conditions
- Rainy season from May to October with very heavy rainfall (Conakry is among the rainiest capitals); road transport and inland handling are then more difficult.
Main seaports
- Conakry
Conakry (GN CKY): Guinea's main port, bauxite exports and about 80,000 TEU a year. Container terminal run by Conakry Terminal (Bolloré); alternatives Dakar and Abidjan.
- Kamsar
Kamsar (GN KMC), Guinea: CBG-run bulk port shipping 14–16 million tonnes of bauxite a year. Not a container port; use Conakry for general cargo.
- Benti
Benti (GN BTY): deep-draft river port in western Guinea on the Mellacorée. Bananas, bauxite, petroleum (Bunker C, diesel); containers via Conakry.
Road corridors
- Conakry–Kindia–Mamou–Kankan
- Conakry–Mamou–Nzérékoré
- Conakry–Boké (bauxite corridor)
Rail corridors
- Kamsar–Sangarédi (CBG, bauxite)
- Conakry–Kindia (bauxite)
- Trans-Guinean Simandou–Morebaya (iron ore, approx. 650 km)
Main trade lanes
- Guinea–China (bauxite, iron ore)
- Guinea–EU
- Guinea–India
- Guinea–UAE
Customs and import
Customs authority Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- Electronic customs clearance via SYDONIA (ASYCUDA), migration to SYDONIA World. Imports from 3'300 USD are subject to pre-shipment inspection. Status 2026.
- Export customs system
- Electronic export declaration via SYDONIA / ASYCUDA of the DGD. Status 2026.
- Import VAT
- 18 percent VAT (TVA) on imports (CIF basis plus customs duty), in force since 1996; additionally ECOWAS community levy of 0,5 percent. Status 2026.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- In regional trade: ECOWAS/CEDEAO certificate of origin (ETLS certificate); AfCFTA certificate of origin. Toward third countries: customs duties under the Common External Tariff (TEC).
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Import bans or restrictions, including for weapons, drugs and hazardous waste; licence requirement for imports of pharmaceuticals, food and plants.
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- High
- Customs delays
- High
- Port congestion
- Medium to high
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Medium
- E-commerce relevance
- Low
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Petroleum products
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Food
- Chemicals
Top export goods
- Bauxite
- Gold
- Alumina
- Diamonds
Typical cargo
- Bauxite
- Alumina
- Iron ore
- Gold
- Petroleum products (import)
- Rice and food (import)
Latest logistics news
- Ocean Freight: Service Disruptions, New FAK Rates, and Congestion in West Africa21 Oct 2026
39 departures cancelled until early November. Shipping lines test higher list rates, while West African ports struggle with long waiting times and reefer surcharges.
Logistics questions
What is the import VAT in Guinea?
VAT (TVA) is 18 percent, levied on the customs value (CIF) plus import duty, in force since 1996.
Which customs system does Guinea use?
The Direction Générale des Douanes processes declarations electronically via SYDONIA (ASYCUDA), migrating to SYDONIA World.
Which external tariff applies?
As an ECOWAS member Guinea applies the Common External Tariff (CET) with rates of 0, 5, 10 and 20 percent, plus a 0.5 percent community levy.
Is there a pre-shipment inspection?
Yes, imports valued at roughly 3,300 USD or more are subject to pre-shipment inspection.
What are Guinea's main ports?
The Port autonome de Conakry is the main port; Kamsar handles bauxite exports and the new Morebaya port serves Simandou iron ore.
What does Guinea mainly export?
Above all bauxite (the world's largest exporter), increasingly iron ore from Simandou, plus gold and alumina.
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