Exporting guide to Seychelles
ESA-UK economic partnership agreement (EPA)
The UK has signed an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with a number of Eastern and Southern African countries, including Seychelles. Read our latest updates for more information on the status of this agreement and how it may benefit your business.
Top five UK goods exported to Seychelles, in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2022
| Goods | Value (£million) |
|---|---|
| Specialised machinery (capital) | |
| Toilet & cleansing preparations | |
| Mechanical power generators (intermediate) | |
| Cars | |
| Aircraft |
Source:
ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: July 2022
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Total import value (into the UK from Seychelles) and export value (from the UK into Seychelles) over time
| Year | Imports (£million) | Exports (£million) | Total trade (£million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 70.0 | 47.0 | 117.0 |
| 2017 | 69.0 | 56.0 | 125.0 |
| 2018 | 170.0 | 108.0 | 278.0 |
| 2019 | 146.0 | 67.0 | 213.0 |
| 2020 | 98.0 | 39.0 | 137.0 |
| 2021 | 120.0 | 42.0 | 162.0 |
Source:
ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: July 2022
Total trade is the sum of all exports and imports over the same time period.
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Seychelles: at a glance
Economic growth
-7.7%
Actual figure (IMF, 2020)
The UK is -9.3% (IMF, 2020, actual figure)
GDP per capita
$15,199
Actual figure (IMF, 2015)
The UK is $45,419 (IMF, 2015, actual figure)
Currency
Seychelles Rupee
Business languages
Seychelles Creole, English
You may need a translator
Time zone
GMT +4
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