UK trade schemes give Madagascar near‑total tariff‑free access, simpler rules of origin and regional cumulation, helping exporters integrate into UK chains.
The United Kingdom’s trade partnership with Madagascar is built on two complementary frameworks: the expanded Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and the UK–Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UKESA EPA).
Together, they support Malagasy exporters with:
1. Reduced tariffs and fewer trade barriers
2. Simpler and more generous Rules of Origin
3. Expanded regional cumulation (effective January 2026)
A strong and growing UK-Madagascar relationship: the UK is committed to strengthening its trade partnership with Madagascar. Malagasy exporters benefit from predictable and generous preferential arrangements that support access to the UK’s £3 trillion economy and its 69 million consumers.
A more generous and accessible UK trade regime: launched in June 2023, the DCTS is one of the world’s most far reaching preference systems. Madagascar benefits from “Comprehensive Preferences”, the highest possible tier - providing 99% tariff free access to the UK market.
Supporting Malagasy businesses: the scheme helps Malagasy firms build competitive regional value chains while maintaining preferential access to the UK.
Madagascar based businesses may export using either:
Exporters should choose based on documentation requirements, supply chain models, rules of origin and sector-specific advantages.
Exporters must:
The UK government provides a range of tools to support Malagasy exporters access guidance on trading:
A UK initiative supporting Africa–UK trade with:
Digital Pathways connects Malagasy distributors, agents, wholesalers, and partners with UK suppliers and trade opportunities.
Find a UK partner through the Digital Pathways Campaign.
Send your trade queries by e-mail to the UK Embassy in Antananarivo: [email protected]. Mention ‘Trade Enquiry’ in the subject line.