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Sao Tome and Principe
India-Sao Tome and Principe trade corridor: $6.0B bilateral trade, $4.6B FDI into India.
$6.0B
Trade with India
+14.5% YoY
$965.0B
GDP
Nominal
$4.6B
FDI into India
Cumulative
-$0.2B
Trade balance
India deficit
Top exports to Sao Tome and Principe
- Marine products
- Engineering goods
- Electronics
Top imports from Sao Tome and Principe
- Edible oils
- Electronic components
- Chemicals
Trade corridor with India
2025: $6.0B · 5-yr CAGR 11.9%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Sao Tome and Principe stories
Trade4h ago3 min read
India-Sao Tome and Principe bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI7h ago4 min read
Sao Tome and Principe investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy10h ago5 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Sao Tome and Principe goods notified
Technology13h ago6 min read
India and Sao Tome and Principe deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 3% to 0% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 2 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Sao Tome and Principe Business Forum
Feb 2027 · New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Sao Tome and Principe
Apr 2027 · Sao Tome and Principe
Buyer meet
Sao Tome and Principe buyers-sellers meet
Nov 2026 · Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Jan 2027 · Virtual