São Tomé e Príncipe
ST · STP
Al: 01/07/2026
Inselstaat im Golf von Guinea; Kakao-Exporteur mit stark importabhaengiger Versorgung
Capitale: São Tomé
CEEAC (ECCAS) / CPLP / AfCFTAMarittimoAriaStradaIVA import: IVA 15 Prozent (Normalsatz seit 1. Juni 2023)Dogana: mittelRischio: mittelPharma: geringMerci pericolose: gering bis mittelE-Commerce: gering
Panoramica
São Tomé and Príncipe (ISO code: ST) is an island state in the Gulf of Guinea off the west coast of Central Africa, about 250 km from Gabon, made up of the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and several islets. It is a presidential democracy and a member of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), and a signatory of the AfCFTA. The climate is tropical and humid, with a main rainy season from October to May and a short dry season (gravana) from June to September. The economy rests on agriculture (above all cocoa), fisheries, tourism and services, while fuel, food, machinery and consumer goods are almost entirely imported. Logistically the country relies on the port of Ana Chaves near São Tomé, the port of Santo António on Príncipe and São Tomé International Airport (TMS). Because of shallow depth at Ana Chaves, larger vessels anchor offshore and cargo is lightered or fed via regional hubs; a deep-water port at Fernão Dias is planned. Since 1 June 2023 imports carry 15 percent VAT (IVA) plus tiered customs duties, cleared electronically through ASYCUDA World. The currency is the dobra (STN), pegged to the euro since 2010 at 1 EUR = 24.5 STN. Having graduated from least developed country status in December 2024, the country keeps duty-free EU access under Everything But Arms during a transition until 2029.
Paesi menzionati
Superficie1001 km²
Popolazione235.536
ValutaDobra di São Tomé e Príncipe (STN)
Area economicaCEEAC (ECCAS) / CPLP / AfCFTA
ContinenteAfrica
ReligioniChristentum
Codice ISOST / STP
Dogana & Import/Export
Autorità doganale
Direcção das Alfândegas (Zolldirektion im Finanzministerium)Sistema import
Elektronische Abfertigung über ASYCUDA World (Version 4.4 seit 1. Mai 2025) bei der Direcção das Alfândegas; Hafenbetrieb durch ENAPORT. Einfuhrzoll nach gestaffeltem Tarif (rund 5, 10 und 20 Prozent).
Sistema export
Ausfuhranmeldung ebenfalls über ASYCUDA World bei der Direcção das Alfândegas. Wichtigstes Ausfuhrgut ist Kakao; als bisheriges LDC besteht zollfreier EU-Zugang über Everything But Arms.
IVA all'import
- IVA 15 Prozent (Normalsatz seit 1. Juni 2023)
- Grundnahrungsmittel um 50 Prozent reduziert (effektiv 7,5 Prozent). Erhoben auf den Zollwert bei der Einfuhr.
Complessità doganalemittel
Documenti import
- Handelsrechnung
- Frachtbrief (B/L oder AWB)
- Packliste
- ASYCUDA-Einfuhranmeldung
- Ursprungszeugnis
- ggf. Gesundheits-/Pflanzenzeugnis
Documenti export
- Handelsrechnung
- Frachtbrief
- Packliste
- ASYCUDA-Ausfuhranmeldung
- Ursprungserklärung (EBA/REX)
- Phytosanitärzeugnis (Kakao/Agrar)
Prove origine / ALS
Als bisheriges LDC zoll- und kontingentfreier EU-Marktzugang über Everything But Arms (Übergangsfrist bis 1.1.2029 nach dem LDC-Austritt am 13.12.2024). CEEAC- und AfCFTA-Präferenzen; kein Abkommen mit der Schweiz/EFTA.
Merci vietate
Genehmigungs- und Verbotspflichten u.a. für Waffen und Munition, Suchtmittel, geschützte Arten (CITES) sowie bestimmte Lebensmittel, Tiere und Pflanzen (Biosicherheit).
Controllo esportazioni
Kein eigenes Sanktionsregime; als UN-Mitglied Umsetzung der Sanktionen des UN-Sicherheitsrats. Keine umfassenden internationalen Sanktionen gegen das Land.
Senza garanzia — verificare sempre con spedizioniere e autorità.
Dogana / Import / Export (Africa) — Processo generale
Panoramica operativa per spedizioni internazionali verso l'Africa. Documentazione, pre-sdoganamento e procedure locali variano molto per destinazione.
Documenti (tipici)
- Fattura commerciale (descrizione, valore, Incoterms)
- Lista di imballaggio (pesi, dimensioni, colli)
- Codice HS / nomenclatura doganale
- Prova di origine / documenti di preferenza (se pertinente)
- A seconda di destinazione/merce: permessi, ispezione o conformità aggiuntivi
Processo (semplificato)
- Preparare export (documenti, codice HS, origine)
- Sdoganamento nel paese di destinazione (dichiarazione, possibili controlli)
- Rilascio e consegna; dazi/imposte secondo classificazione e valore
Errori frequenti
- Descrizione vaga o codici HS mancanti → ritardi e chiarimenti
- Incoterms poco chiari: chi sdogana/paga gli oneri?
- Dati origine incompleti → preferenza può non applicarsi
- Documenti incoerenti (fattura vs packing list vs spedizione)
Importante: i requisiti dipendono da merce, origine, Incoterms, valore e destinatario. In caso di dubbio, verificare con spedizioniere/agente doganale e fonti ufficiali.
Link ufficiali
Nota: fonti regionali/generali. I link delle autorità per paese verranno aggiunti progressivamente.
Commercio
Infrastruttura merci & rete di trasporto
Rilevanza del trasporto
Marittimo
altoAria
altoStrada
medioFerrovia
n/aFluviale
n/aAeroporti cargo
- São Tomé International Airport (TMS)
- Príncipe Airport (PCP)
Porti marittimi / di accesso
- Porto de Ana Chaves (São Tomé, ENAPORT)
- Santo António (Príncipe)
- geplant: Tiefwasserhafen Fernão Dias
Corridoi stradali & valichi di frontiera
- São Tomé - Flughafen - Trindade
- São Tomé - Neves (Nordwestküste)
- Küstenstrasse São Tomé - Santana
Principali rotte commerciali
- Portugal - São Tomé
- Angola - São Tomé
- Gabun - São Tomé
- EU - São Tomé (Kakao-Export)
Rischi & note operative
Rischio logisticomittel
Rischio ritardo doganalemittel
Rischio congestione portualegering bis mittel
Note di rischio
Kleine, stark importabhängige Inselwirtschaft; geringe Hafentiefe in Ana Chaves erzwingt Umschlag über Regional-Hubs (Lomé, Libreville, Lissabon). Wenige Schiffsanläufe und hohe Frachtkosten.
Rischi stagionali & meteo
Tropisch-feuchtes Äquatorialklima; Hauptregenzeit Oktober bis Mai mit Starkregen, die Strassen und Umschlag beeinträchtigen können. Kurze Trockenzeit (Gravana) Juni bis September.
Note logistiche attuali
2022 erhielt das Konsortium SAFEBOND eine 30-jährige Hafenkonzession und soll den Tiefwasserhafen Fernão Dias (rund 16 m Tiefgang) bauen. ASYCUDA World 4.4 ist seit Mai 2025 in Betrieb.
Al: 2026-07-01
Note operative senza pretesa di completezza. Verificare con lo spedizioniere.
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Fonti & Affidabilità
hochVerificato: 2026-07-01
Fonti ufficiali
- financas.gov.st
- enaport.st
- asycuda.org
- ine.st
Fonti senza garanzia. Per decisioni legali/fiscali, consultare le autorità ufficiali.
FAQ
What is the import tax in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Since 1 June 2023 a value added tax (IVA) applies at a standard rate of 15 percent. Basic foodstuffs are reduced by 50 percent (effectively 7.5 percent). Tiered import duties of around 5, 10 and 20 percent apply on top, depending on the product category.
Which customs system does the country use?
Clearance is handled electronically through ASYCUDA World; version 4.4 has been live since 1 May 2025. The competent authority is the Direcção das Alfândegas within the finance ministry, while the state company ENAPORT operates the ports.
Which port is most important and what are the constraints?
The main port is Ana Chaves near São Tomé. Because of shallow depth (about 3 metres at the quay), larger vessels anchor offshore and cargo is lightered or fed via regional hubs. A deep-water port at Fernão Dias is planned.
Do exports to the EU benefit from tariff preferences?
Yes. Despite graduating from least developed country status on 13 December 2024, São Tomé and Príncipe keeps duty-free, quota-free EU market access under Everything But Arms during a transition until 1 January 2029. The main beneficiary export is cocoa.
Which currency is used in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The national currency is the dobra (STN), pegged to the euro since 1 January 2010 under an agreement with Portugal (1 EUR = 24.5 STN). On 1 January 2018 the currency was redenominated at a rate of 1000 to 1.
What air freight connections exist?
Air freight runs through São Tomé International Airport (TMS); the island of Príncipe has a smaller airport (PCP) for domestic traffic. Connections serve mainly Lisbon, Luanda and Libreville.
Which goods are mainly traded?
The leading export is cocoa, alongside coffee, palm oil and fish. Imports are dominated by fuels, food, machinery, vehicles and consumer goods. Key trading partners are Portugal, Angola and Gabon.
Quali partner commerciali sono importanti per São Tomé e Príncipe?
Quali termini logistici sono particolarmente rilevanti per São Tomé e Príncipe?
Per i trasporti internazionali, questi termini sono un buon punto di partenza:
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