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MADAGASCAR INVESTING AND DOING BUSINESS WITH AN ISLAND OF GREAT OPPORTUNITY
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Madagascar is the world’s 4 th largest island situated on the East Coast of Africa
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Free and fair elections, legitimate Government and now a member of SADC Free and fair elections were held in 2013 Madagascar is now a member of SADC It is recognised by the international community After years of destabilisation, Madagascar is again open for business It needs to repair and reconstruct its infrastructure and this provides opportunities – roads, railways, bridges, port facilities, factories and warehouses Funding and investment is a challenge but also an opportunity for investors
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Trade and investment opportunities South Africa – Madagascar Trade Statistics, 2005 -2014 YearSouth African ExportsSouth African Imports 2005R 523 103 337R 10 155 178 2006R 487 027 351R 12 288 136 2007R 1 109 157 559R 42 904 987 2008R 1 825 370 919R 126 548 319 2009R 1 020 089 982R 155 677 906 2010R 1 301 706 165R 160 192 783 2011R 1 182 573 705R 318 831 492 2012R 1 409 429 329R 587 073 652 2013R 1 641 698 782R 1 014 515 693 2014R 1 677 454 883R 1 379 353 723 Source: www.thedti.gov.za, trade by section
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South Africa’s trade surplus 2005 – 2013, R’000
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Madagascar exports Agricultural produce including vanilla, spices, coffee and cocoa; minerals and mineral ore, gem stones; cotton textiles, clothing, Cashmere knitwear; essential oils; handicrafts and raffia products; costume jewellery and handcrafted novelties.
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Madagascar imports Refined petroleum, motor vehicles, agricultural equipment, seeds, liquid pumps, construction equipment, tyres, medicaments, grocery items, fruit juices, paper, rolled iron, reinforcing rods, hotel requisites, sports goods including water sports equipment, fishing tackle and boats.
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WELCOME TO MADAGASCAR Please come and visit us and enjoy our enchanting Island!
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