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Martinique: sanctions and trade risk
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Martinique: logistics and trade
French overseas department / regional Caribbean hub
Martinique (ISO code: MQ) is an island in the eastern Caribbean and part of the Lesser Antilles. Politically it is a French overseas department and region, fully integrated into the European Union. The climate is tropical with year-round warm temperatures and a rainy and hurricane season from June to November. The economy is shaped by tourism, services and the agricultural production of bananas, sugar cane and rum. Its logistical importance lies mainly in regional sea and air links within the Caribbean and the connection to mainland France. In foreign trade Martinique is strongly import-oriented, especially for industrial goods, energy, food and consumer products, while exports are largely limited to agricultural goods and processed foods. Due to its island location Martinique has only a limited transit function but serves as a regional supply and transhipment point. The currency is the euro.
- Capital
- Fort-de-France
- Population
- 355,054
- Area
- 1,128 km²
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Economic area
- EU customs union (DOM), outside the EU VAT area
- Religions
- Christianity
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Sea · Road · Air
- Current situation
- The Grand Port Maritime de la Martinique in Fort-de-France handles around 90 percent of freight traffic; container terminal Pointe des Grives with over 150'000 TEU per year.
- Seasonal conditions
- Atlantic hurricane season from June to November with risk of storms, heavy rain and temporary closures of port and airport.
Main seaports
- Fort De France
Fort-de-France (MQ FDF), Martinique: main container port (Pointe des Grives, ~146,000 TEU), banana exports and reefer cargo. EU customs; alternative Pointe-à-Pitre.
Main cargo airports
- Martinique Aimé Césaire International AirportFDF
Martinique Aimé Césaire (FDF): 11,175 t of air cargo in 2025 (+29.3%), 9,400 m² cargo terminal with cold rooms, EU customs, air bridge to France.
Road corridors
- RN1 / RN5: Fort-de-France - Le Lamentin - south of the island
Main trade lanes
- France (mainland) - Martinique
- Martinique - Guadeloupe
- Europe - Martinique
Customs and import
Customs authority Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- French customs system DELTA of the DGDDI; the DOM is treated as an export territory relative to the mainland and the rest of the EU (CGI Art. 294).
- Export customs system
- Exports via the French DELTA system of the DGDDI; Martinique is part of the EU customs union with EU preferential rules.
- Import VAT
- TVA 8,5 percent standard rate, 2,1 percent reduced rate; additionally Octroi de mer and regional Octroi de mer (max. 2,5 percent) on imports.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- EU preferential origin via EUR.1, origin declaration or REX; Martinique belongs to the EU customs territory.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- EU and French import bans and restrictions apply (weapons, drugs, species and plant protection, sanitary and phytosanitary controls).
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L) or air waybill (AWB)
- Customs declaration DAU/DELTA
- Octroi de mer declaration
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Freight document (waybill)
- Export declaration DELTA
- Proof of origin (EUR.1/REX)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Customs delays
- Low to medium
- Port congestion
- Low to 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
- Construction materials
Top export goods
- Rum
- Bananas
- Sugar products
Typical cargo
- Food products
- Petroleum products
- Vehicles
- Construction materials
- Rum
- Bananas
Logistics questions
Which VAT applies in Martinique?
In Martinique a reduced standard TVA rate of 8,5 percent and a reduced rate of 2,1 percent apply. In addition, Octroi de mer is levied on imports.
What is the Octroi de mer?
The Octroi de mer is a special levy of the French overseas departments on imported as well as locally produced goods. In addition, a regional Octroi de mer of up to 2,5 percent applies.
Does Martinique belong to the EU customs union?
Yes. Martinique is part of the EU customs territory and the EU customs union, but lies outside the EU VAT area and is treated as an export territory relative to mainland France.
Which port do imports to Martinique go through?
The main transshipment point is the Grand Port Maritime de la Martinique in Fort-de-France with the Pointe des Grives container terminal. Around 90 percent of freight traffic is handled by sea freight.
Which currency applies in Martinique?
Martinique uses the euro (EUR) as its official currency.
When is the hurricane season in Martinique?
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November. During this period, delays or temporary closures of the port and airport may occur.
Which customs system is used?
The French customs system of the DGDDI applies, with electronic declaration via DELTA. For preferential origin, EUR.1, origin declaration or REX are used.
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