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🇬🇳 Guinea
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Capital: Conakry
Rohstoff-Exporthub (Bauxit, Eisenerz) und Seehafen-Gateway WestafrikasECOWAS / CEDEAOSeeStrasseLuftSchieneImport VAT: TVA 18 Prozent auf Einfuhren (Basis CIF plus Zoll), in Kraft seit 1996Customs: hochRisk: hochPharma/Cold Chain: mittelDangerous Goods: mittelE-Commerce: niedrig
Overview
Guinea (ISO code: GN) lies in West Africa, bordering Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau, with an Atlantic coastline. It is a presidential republic in political transition. The climate is tropical, with a humid coast, inland savannah and pronounced rainy and dry seasons. Guinea holds vast mineral wealth, above all bauxite, iron ore and gold, while agriculture and services play supporting roles. Exports are dominated by raw materials, whereas fuel, food and industrial goods are largely imported. The Port of Conakry anchors the country's transit and logistics role, complemented by the dedicated bauxite port at Kamsar and the new iron-ore port at Morebaya serving the Simandou project. The currency is the Guinean Franc (GNF).
Mentioned countries
Location
lat 9.5335 • lon -13.6822
ISO code
GN
Area
245,857 km²
Population
14,754,785
Currency
Guinean Franc (GNF)
Time
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Weather
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Religions
Islam, Christentum
Customs / Import / Export (Africa)
Quick operational overview for international shipments to Africa. Documentation, pre-clearance and local clearance steps can vary a lot by destination.
Documents (typical)
Process (simplified)
Important: Requirements depend on goods, origin, Incoterms, value, and consignee. When in doubt, confirm with your broker/forwarder and official sources.
Quick links
Look up key terms in the glossary.
Official links
Note: regional/general sources. Country-specific authority links will be added iteratively.
Customs & Import/Export
Customs authority
Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD)Import system
Elektronische Abfertigung über SYDONIA (ASYCUDA), Migration zu SYDONIA World. Importe ab 3'300 USD unterliegen einer Vorversandkontrolle. Stand 2026.
Export system
Ausfuhranmeldung elektronisch über SYDONIA / ASYCUDA der DGD. Stand 2026.
Import VAT
- TVA 18 Prozent auf Einfuhren (Basis CIF plus Zoll), in Kraft seit 1996
- zusätzlich ECOWAS-Gemeinschaftsabgabe 0,5 Prozent. Stand 2026.
Customs complexityhoch
Origin proofs / FTA
Im regionalen Handel ECOWAS/CEDEAO-Ursprungsnachweis (ETLS-Zertifikat); AfCFTA-Ursprungsnachweis. Gegenüber Drittländern Zoll nach dem Gemeinsamen Aussenzolltarif (TEC).
Restricted & prohibited goods
Einfuhrverbote bzw. -beschränkungen u.a. für Waffen, Drogen und gefährliche Abfälle; Genehmigungspflicht für Arzneimittel-, Lebensmittel- und Pflanzenimporte.
Export controls & sanctions
EU-Restriktivmassnahmen (Vermögenssperren, Einreiseverbote) verlängert bis 27.10.2026; EU-Waffenembargo 2014 aufgehoben. US-EAR-Reexportregeln beachten.
Without warranty — always verify with freight forwarder/customs agent and official authorities.
Trade
Freight Infrastructure & Transport Network
Cargo airports
- Conakry International Airport (CKY / GUCY), Ahmed Sékou Touré
Seaports / access ports
- Port autonome de Conakry (Conakry Terminal, AGL)
- Kamsar (Bauxithafen, CBG)
- Port Morebaya / Forécariah (Eisenerz Simandou)
- Benty
Road corridors & border crossings
- Conakry–Kindia–Mamou–Kankan
- Conakry–Mamou–Nzérékoré
- Conakry–Boké (Bauxitkorridor)
Rail corridors
- Kamsar–Sangarédi (CBG, Bauxit)
- Conakry–Kindia (Bauxit)
- Transguinéen Simandou–Morebaya (Eisenerz, rund 650 km)
Top trade lanes
- Guinea–China (Bauxit, Eisenerz)
- Guinea–EU
- Guinea–Indien
- Guinea–VAE
Risk & Operational Notes
Logistics riskhoch
Customs delay riskhoch
Port congestion riskmittel bis hoch
Risk notes
Politische Übergangslage, hoher Importanteil bei Treibstoff und Lebensmitteln, eingeschränkte Inlandinfrastruktur und Zollverzögerungen erhöhen das Logistikrisiko.
Seasonal & weather risks
Regenzeit Mai bis Oktober mit sehr starken Niederschlägen (Conakry zählt zu den regenreichsten Hauptstädten); Strassentransporte und Inlandumschlag dann erschwert.
Current logistics notes
Ausbau des Conakry-Containerterminals (AGL) und Start des Eisenerz-Megaprojekts Simandou (erste Verschiffung ab Port Morebaya am 2.12.2025) prägen 2025/26 die Logistik.
As of: 2026-06-23
Operational notes – no claim to completeness. Verify with your freight forwarder and official sources.
✈️ Airports in this country
All airports →Conakry International Airport
CKY • Conakry
Beyla Airport
Beyla
Boké Baralande Airport
BKJ • Boké
Faranah Airport
FAA • Faranah
Fria Airport
FIG • Fria
Gbenko Airport
Banankoro
Kankan Airport
KNN • Kankan
Kawass Airport
Port Kamsar
Kiniéro Airport
Kiniéro
Kissidougou Airport
KSI • Kissidougou
Loila Airport
Loila
Macenta Airport
MCA • Macenta
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Sources & Data Confidence
hochVerified: 2026-06-23
Official sources
- dgd.gov.gn
- invest.gov.gn
- wto.org
Source references without warranty. For legal/tax decisions consult official authorities.
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