Wallis and Futuna: sanctions and trade risk

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As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 0 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Wallis and Futuna.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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Wallis and Futuna: logistics and trade

French Pacific overseas territory / import-dependent island economy

Wallis and Futuna (ISO code: WF) lies in the southwestern Pacific between Fiji and Samoa and consists of the island groups of Wallis and of Futuna and Alofi. Politically it is a French overseas collectivity with a special autonomy status and close administrative ties to France; it is associated with the EU as an Overseas Country and Territory but is outside the EU customs and VAT area. The climate is tropical with year-round high temperatures, high humidity and a pronounced rainy season. The economy is small, shaped by public administration, subsistence activity and financial transfers from France, with very high import dependence for food, fuel, consumer goods and building materials. Logistics infrastructure is limited and centres on the ports of Mata-Utu (Wallis) and Leava (Futuna) plus air links to regional Pacific hubs. There is little independent transit function, as the territory lies off the main international trade routes. The currency is the CFP franc (XPF), pegged to the euro.

Capital: Mata-Utu
Population: 11,151
Area: 142 km²
Currency: CFP franc (XPF)
Continent: Oceania
Region: Pacific / France Overseas
Economic area: OCT/PTOM (EU-associated)
Religions: Christianity
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Sea · Air

Current situation: Supplies mainly via Nouméa (New Caledonia) and Fiji (Suva/Lautoka); merchant ships reach Mata-Utu and Leava about every three weeks (e.g. CMA CGM, PDL).
Seasonal conditions: Tropical cyclone season from about November to April can interrupt ship and flight connections; high humidity year-round.

Main seaports

Mata-Utu
Mata-Utu (WF MAU): principal port of Wallis and Futuna for general cargo and containers, supplied by feeder from Nouméa. Profile, cargo and alternatives.

Road corridors

Coastal road Wallis (Uvea)
local roads Futuna

Main trade lanes

Nouméa (NC) - Wallis
Fiji (Suva/Lautoka) - Wallis
Australia/New Zealand - Wallis
France - Wallis

Customs and import

Customs authority Service des douanes de Wallis-et-FutunaOfficial website ↗

Import customs system: Own customs law (Code des douanes de Wallis-et-Futuna); relative to the EU/France, a third territory with customs and tax autonomy. All imports must be declared on arrival.
Export customs system: Exports are declared to the Service des douanes; clearance under the territorial customs code. As an EU-associated OCT, no EU customs law applies.
Import VAT: No TVA/VAT (not applicable). Import duties are levied under the territorial customs tariff and indirect taxes.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: As an OCT associated with the EU, origin products may receive preferential access to the EU market under the OCT Decision. Proof by origin declaration.
Restricted and prohibited goods: Bans/restrictions on weapons, narcotics, protected species (CITES) and goods subject to health and plant protection controls.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Waybill/bill of lading
Customs declaration
Packing list
Proof of origin (for preference)

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Export declaration
Waybill
Origin declaration (OCT/EU)

Logistics conditions

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

Trade

Top import partners

France New Caledonia New Zealand Australia

Top export partners

France New Caledonia

Top import goods

Food
Fuels
Consumer goods
Building materials

Top export goods

Copra
Services

Typical cargo

Food
Fuels
Vehicles
Construction materials
Consumer goods

Logistics questions

Is VAT (TVA) charged on imports into Wallis and Futuna?

No. No VAT is levied in Wallis and Futuna. Instead, imports are subject to customs duties and indirect taxes under the territorial tariff.

Is Wallis and Futuna part of the EU customs territory?

No. As an OCT it is associated with the EU but is not part of the EU customs or VAT area and counts as a third territory with its own customs code.

Which ports and airports serve Wallis and Futuna?

The seaports are Mata-Utu on Wallis and Leava on Futuna. The airports are Hihifo (WLS) on Wallis and Pointe Vele (FUT) on Futuna.

How is the territory supplied with goods?

Supply is almost entirely by sea freight, mostly transhipped via Noumea (New Caledonia) and Fiji. Commercial ships reach the islands roughly every three weeks.

What currency is used in Wallis and Futuna?

The currency is the CFP franc (XPF), pegged to the euro at a fixed rate (1 EUR = 119.33 XPF).

Which documents are required for an import?

Typically a commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list and a customs declaration; for preferences also a proof of origin. All imports must be declared on arrival.

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