Exporting guide to Seychelles
Growing UK export market
In the year ended June 2019, the total UK exports to the Seychelles amounted to £88 million (ONS, 2019). This was a significant increase of 95.6% compared to the previous year (ONS, 2019). This shows an increase in demand for UK products and services which UK businesses could benefit from.
Demand for goods and services
In the year to June 2019, the top goods exported from the UK to the Seychelles were crude oil, ships, metal manufactures, electrical goods and medicinal and pharmaceutical products (ONS, 2019). In terms of services, the top services imported by the Seychelles from the world were business services, transport, travel, insurance and pension services and financial services (ITC Trade Map, 2019). Therefore, if you operate in any of these industries, Seychelles could be a good market for you.
Seychelles: at a glance
Currency
Seychelles Rupee
Business languages
Seychelles Creole, English
You may need a translator
GDP per capita
$14,931
The UK is $47,203 (IMF, 2021, projected figure)
Economic growth
8%
(IMF, 2021, projected figure)
Time zone
GMT +4
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Next steps
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