Niger: sanctions and trade risk

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As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 9 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Niger.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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No elevated country indicator for Niger in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Niger may still be on a list.

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On the sanctions lists

9 entries on the official lists name Niger — 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	Companies & organisations	Vessels	Aircraft
UK Sanctions List (FCDO)	2	2	—	—
Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List	2	2	—	—
UN Security Council Consolidated List	2	2	—	—
EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF)	2	2	—	—
US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)	1	1	—	—

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Logistics profile

Niger: logistics and trade

Sahel landlocked country; uranium and raw materials exporter; transit via West African ports

Niger (ISO code NE) is a landlocked state in the West African Sahel, bordering Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali. The capital is Niamey, the official language French and the currency the CFA franc BCEAO (XOF), pegged to the euro. The economy relies on uranium, gold, livestock and agriculture; since 2024 Niger has also exported crude oil through the roughly 1,950-kilometre pipeline from the Agadem basin to the Sèmè-Kpodji terminal in Benin. As a landlocked country without its own seaport, Niger depends on transit corridors to the ports of Cotonou (Benin), Lomé (Togo), Tema (Ghana) and Abidjan; road transport dominates and there is no commercial rail service. Imports are subject to 19 per cent VAT and the UEMOA/ECOWAS common external tariff with rates from 0 to 35 per cent. On 29 January 2025 Niger, together with Mali and Burkina Faso, left ECOWAS and formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES); since 28 March 2025 the AES states levy a 0.5 per cent confederal charge on imports from third countries. Customs are cleared electronically via SYDONIA World and the single window GUCE. Political instability after the 2023 coup, the tense security situation in the Sahel and the Benin border closed since 2023 shape logistics; a reopening of the border is under negotiation in 2026.

Capital: Niamey
Population: 27,032,412
Area: 1,267,000 km²
Currency: CFA franc BCEAO (XOF)
Continent: Africa
Region: West Africa / Sahel
Economic area: UEMOA / AES (Alliance of Sahel States); ECOWAS withdrawal 2025
Religions: Islam
Access to the sea: Landlocked

Transport modes Road · Air · Pipeline

Current situation: Status 2026-06: ECOWAS withdrawal (AES) since 29.1.2025; AES confederal levy of 0,5 percent on third-country imports since 28.3.2025. Transit mainly via Lomé and Cotonou; Benin border still closed.
Seasonal conditions: Rainy season June to September makes tracks in the south difficult; Harmattan dust and heat in the northern Sahara affect road and air transport.

Main cargo airports

Diori Hamani International AirportNIM
Diori Hamani (NIM), Niamey: 20+ airlines, B747F/An-124 freighters, handler NSH; two 2026 attacks on airport/airbase, factor in security disruptions.
Zinder AirportZND
Zinder Airport (ZND), Niger: regional airfield of the former capital in the south-east. No air cargo; Kano border trade, urgent freight via Niamey.
Mano Dayak International AirportAJY
Mano Dayak (AJY) at Agadez, Niger: regional and charter flights at the Sahara's edge. No notable air cargo; freight routes via Niamey (Diori Hamani).

Road corridors

Cotonou-Malanville/Gaya-Niamey
Lomé-Ouagadougou-Niamey
Tema/Accra-Ouagadougou-Niamey
Niamey-Dosso-Maradi-Zinder-Diffa (RN1)

Rail corridors

No commercial rail service; Niamey-Dosso section (Cotonou railway) not in regular operation

Main trade lanes

Niger-Benin (port of Cotonou), disrupted since 2023
Niger-Togo (port of Lomé)
Niger-EU (uranium, mainly France)
Niger-China (Agadem-Sèmè crude oil pipeline)
Niger-Nigeria (regional trade)

Customs and import

Customs authority Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD), Ministry of FinanceOfficial website ↗

Import customs system: Electronic clearance via SYDONIA World (ASYCUDA/UNCTAD) and the Guichet Unique du Commerce Extérieur (GUCE); customs value based on transaction value (CIF).
Export customs system: Export and re-export also via SYDONIA World and GUCE; declaration to the DGD with electronic origin and accompanying documents.
Import VAT: Standard VAT rate of 19 percent on imports (customs value plus duty); exempt items include medicines, rice, and sorghum and maize flour.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: Proof of origin in the UEMOA/AES area (Certificate of origin); for EU market access as an LDC (Everything But Arms), origin declaration or Form A.
Restricted and prohibited goods: Restrictions apply to, among others, weapons, uranium and nuclear material, certain chemicals and cultural property; import controls for food and medicines.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Consignment note (CMR / air waybill)
Packing list
Certificate of origin
Import declaration (SYDONIA World)
Pre-shipment inspection or BESC, if required

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Export declaration (SYDONIA World)
Certificate of origin (Certificat d'origine)
Freight documents
Special permit for uranium/nuclear material, if applicable

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: High
Customs delays: High
Pharma and cold chain relevance: Low to medium
E-commerce relevance: Low

Trade

Top import partners

China France Nigeria Belgium Türkiye

Top export partners

France China Nigeria Ghana Italy

Top import goods

Petroleum products
Machinery
Vehicles
Food
Chemicals

Top export goods

Uranium
Gold
Crude oil
Livestock
Agricultural products

Typical cargo

Uranium concentrate
Crude oil and petroleum products
Gold
Livestock and agricultural products
Fuels and consumer goods (imports)

Logistics questions

Which import tax applies in Niger?

VAT on imports is charged at the standard rate of 19 percent, calculated on customs value plus duty. Exempt items include medicines, rice, and sorghum and maize flour.

What are the import duty rates?

Niger applies the common external tariff of UEMOA and CEDEAO with five bands: 0, 5, 10, 20 and 35 percent depending on the product category. In addition, since 28 March 2025, the AES confederal levy of 0,5 percent applies to imports from third countries.

Does Niger have its own seaport?

No. Niger is a landlocked country. Overseas trade runs via transit corridors to the ports of Cotonou (Benin), Lomé (Togo), Tema (Ghana) and Abidjan. Lomé has gained importance as an alternative since the border with Benin was closed.

How is customs clearance carried out in Niger?

The Direction Générale des Douanes processes imports and exports electronically via SYDONIA World (ASYCUDA) and the Guichet Unique du Commerce Extérieur. The customs value is determined based on the transaction value (CIF).

What does ECOWAS withdrawal mean for trade with Niger?

Niger left ECOWAS on 29. January 2025, together with Mali and Burkina Faso, and forms the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). However, Niger remains a member of UEMOA and keeps the XOF. Goods from AES states are exempt from the confederal levy.

Is the border between Niger and Benin open?

The land border has been closed since 2023 for security reasons; trade flows are restricted. In 2026 both countries are negotiating a gradual reopening. The Cotonou corridor and the oil pipeline remain strategically important.

Which currency applies in Niger?

Niger uses the CFA franc BCEAO (XOF), which is pegged to the euro (1 euro = 655,957 XOF). The currency is issued by the Central Bank of the West African States (BCEAO).

What special rules apply to uranium exports?

Uranium is safeguarded nuclear material and requires special permits. Since 2024/2025 there have been disputes over the SOMAIR mine between Niger and Orano, including an ICSID order from September 2025.

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