Loading...
U.S. Imports
$56.8M
U.S. Exports: $3.8M
Deficit of $53.0M (net importer)
The United States imported $56.8M/month and exported $3.8M/month with Madagascar as of April 2026, covering 260 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $53.0M with Madagascar, importing 14.9× as much as it exported. U.S. goods imports from Madagascar of $56.8M in April 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $44.6M.
Madagascar is the world's dominant supplier of natural vanilla — the cured bean of Vanilla planifolia — giving it outsized influence over global vanilla pricing and making supply-chain disruptions on the island a direct concern for US food manufacturers and flavor houses. Beyond vanilla, Madagascar exports cloves, raffia, and a range of seafood products, as well as chromite and other minerals. Food and agricultural imports are subject to FDA admissibility procedures, and the high value-to-weight ratio of vanilla makes accurate HTS classification and valuation critical to avoid customs disputes.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Because Madagascar produces the large majority of the world's natural vanilla, cyclones or droughts on the island can sharply reduce harvests and cause price spikes that ripple through the global market for months. US food manufacturers and flavor houses often respond by building strategic inventory ahead of the cyclone season (January–March), locking in forward contracts, or qualifying alternative vanilla origins as a hedge against supply disruption.
US tariff schedules distinguish between vanilla beans (whole, whether or not processed), vanilla extracts, and vanilla powder or paste, each falling under different HTS headings with potentially different duty rates. Importers should ensure that the physical form of the product — whole bean, extract, or processed preparation — is accurately described on entry documentation, as misclassification can trigger CBP penalties. A licensed customs broker familiar with spice classifications can help navigate these distinctions.
Full import breakdown with all product categories
Full export breakdown with monthly trends
24-month import and export trend charts
EU customs territory, FTA coverage, and tariff treatment for Madagascar
Browse all U.S. trading partners
Compare U.S. trade balance across all countries
Search product codes by name or number
Members only
Import and export trend charts are available to members. Creating an account is free.
Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$47.0M
Services Imports
$37.0M
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TITANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES | $27.2M |
| 2 | VANILLA, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $4.8M |
| 3 | MEN'S OR BOYS' SHIRTS, NOT KNIT, OF COTTON | $2.2M |
| 4 | BASKETWORK, WICKERWORK & ARTS OF OTHER VEG MATS | $2.1M |
| 5 | MEN'S OR BOYS' TROUSERS ETC, NOT KNIT, COTTON | $2.1M |
Members only
You're viewing the top 5. Create a free account to read every product category, full import and export tables, and 12-month trends.
| $198K |
| 5 | CERAMIC FLOORING BLOCKS, SUPPRT OR FILLR TILE ETC | $147K |