Seychelles

AGOA Status: Seychelles is eligible for AGOA this year.

Trade Agreements: The U.S. and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), which includes Seychelles, signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) in 2001.

U.S.-Seychelles Trade Facts

Seychelles is currently our 193rd largest goods trading partner with $20 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2011.

Exports

Seychelles was the United States' 194th largest goods export market in 2011.

U.S. goods exports to Seychelles in 2011 were $14 million, up 26.9% from 2010.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2011 were: Aircraft ($3 million), Electrical Machinery ($2 million), Ships and Boats ($2 million), Machinery ($2 million), and Optic and Medical Instruments ($1 million).

Imports

Seychelles was the United States' 176th largest supplier of goods imports in 2011.

U.S. goods imports from Seychelles totaled $6 million in 2011, a 3.2% decrease from 2010.

The top import categories (2-digit HS) for 2011 were: Optic and Medical Instruments ($3 million), Electrical Machinery ($1 million), Special Other (returns) ($1 million), Machinery ($220 thousand), and Vehicles ($175 thousand).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Seychelles was $7 million in 2011, 72.9% more than in 2010.