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- World rank by industrial production
- #131
- Industrial added value
- 47100M USD
- including manufacturing industry
- 23100M USD
- Area
- 59.210,000 km²
- Population
- 3,27410,000 inhabitants.
- Official language
- Malagasy, French
Main industrial sectors
Textiles and clothing: Garment and hosiery factories in the export processing zones in Antananarivo and Antsirabe, as well as a growing number in the provinces, which cut and sew for European and American brands, including French and American buyers; the sector is the island's largest manufacturing employer and source of export revenue.
Vanilla and spice processing: Madagascar supplies most of the world's vanilla from the Sava region around Sambava and Antalaha, where curing and grading factories prepare the beans for European and American food and perfume companies; cloves, pepper, cinnamon and essential oils add a smaller but valuable export stream.
Mining: L'ilmenite is dredged near Fort-Dauphin by QMM, nickel and cobalt are produced at Ambatovy near Toamasina, and graphite, chromite and sapphires are mined at various sites; Large-scale mining is a major source of foreign exchange and government revenue.
Agribusiness and Food Processing: Processing of rice, sugar, edible oils, dairy, seafood and beverages serves a large domestic market and regional exports, with factories around 'Antananarivo, Toamasina and major port cities; shrimp, tuna and other seafood are exported to Europe and Asia.
Construction and building materials: Cement, aggregates, timber and roofing materials are produced for a construction sector driven by road, port, hydroelectric and mining projects; the market is small but imports of cement, steel, glass and equipment remain significant because domestic capacity is lower than demand.
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- Industrial added value (2025)
- USD 47,100 million
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- USD 23,100 million
- Global industrial rank
- #131
- Area
- 59.2 10,000 km²
- Population
- 3,274 10,000 inhabitants.
- Key sectors
- Textiles and clothing: Garment and hosiery factories in the export processing zones in Antananarivo and Antsirabe, as well as a growing number in the provinces, which cut and sew for European and American brands, including French and American buyers; the sector is the island's largest manufacturing employer and source of export revenue. Vanilla and spice processing: Madagascar supplies most of the world's vanilla from the Sava region around Sambava and Antalaha, where curing and grading factories prepare the beans for European and American food and perfume companies; cloves, pepper, cinnamon and essential oils add a smaller but valuable export stream., Mining: Ilmenite is dredged near Fort-Dauphin by QMM, nickel and cobalt are produced at Ambatovy near Toamasina, and graphite, chromite and sapphires are mined at various sites; large-scale mining is a major source of foreign exchange and government revenue., Agribusiness and Food Processing: Processing of rice, sugar, edible oils, dairy, seafood and beverages serves a large domestic market and regional exports, with factories around Antananarivo, Toamasina and major port cities; shrimp, tuna and other seafood are exported to Europe and Asia., Construction and building materials: Cement, aggregates, timber and roofing materials are produced for a construction sector driven by road, port, hydroelectric and mining projects; the market is small but imports of cement, steel, glass and equipment remain significant because domestic capacity is lower than demand.
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What are the most important industrial sectors in Madagascar?
Madagascar's most important industrial sectors are: Textiles and clothing: Garment and hosiery factories in the export processing zones in Antananarivo and Antsirabe, as well as a growing number in the provinces, which cut and sew for European and American brands, including French and American buyers; the sector is the island's largest manufacturing employer and source of export revenue. Vanilla and spice processing: Madagascar supplies most of the world's vanilla from the Sava region around Sambava and Antalaha, where curing and grading factories prepare the beans for European and American food and perfume companies; cloves, pepper, cinnamon and essential oils add a smaller but valuable export stream., Mining: Ilmenite is dredged near Fort-Dauphin by QMM, nickel and cobalt are produced at Ambatovy near Toamasina, and graphite, chromite and sapphires are mined at various sites; large-scale mining is a major source of foreign exchange and government revenue., Agribusiness and Food Processing: Processing of rice, sugar, edible oils, dairy, seafood and beverages serves a large domestic market and regional exports, with factories around Antananarivo, Toamasina and major port cities; shrimp, tuna and other seafood are exported to Europe and Asia., Construction and building materials: Cement, aggregates, timber and roofing materials are produced for a construction sector driven by road, port, hydroelectric and mining projects; the market is small but imports of cement, steel, glass and equipment remain significant because domestic capacity is lower than demand.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Madagascar?
The industry in Madagascar relies on Textiles and clothing: Garment and hosiery factories in the export processing zones in Antananarivo and Antsirabe, as well as a growing number in the provinces, who cut and sew for European and American brands, including French and American buyers; the sector is the island's largest manufacturing employer and source of export revenue. Vanilla and spice processing: Madagascar supplies most of the world's vanilla from the Sava region around Sambava and Antalaha, where curing and grading factories prepare the beans for European and American food and perfume companies; cloves, pepper, cinnamon and essential oils add a smaller but valuable export stream., Mining: Ilmenite is dredged near Fort-Dauphin by QMM, nickel and cobalt are produced at Ambatovy near Toamasina, and graphite, chromite and sapphires are mined at various sites; large-scale mining is a major source of foreign exchange and government revenue., Agribusiness and Food Processing: Processing of rice, sugar, edible oils, dairy, seafood and beverages serves a large domestic market and regional exports, with factories around Antananarivo, Toamasina and major port cities; shrimp, tuna and other seafood are exported to Europe and Asia., Construction and building materials: Cement, aggregates, timber and roofing materials are produced for a construction sector driven by road, port, hydroelectric and mining projects; the market is small but imports of cement, steel, glass and equipment remain significant because domestic capacity is lower than demand. ; local businesses can capitalize on these assets to meet domestic and regional demand.
'Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (2025 edition, updated), updated annually.
What are the main challenges of the industrial sector in Madagascar?
Like many economies, Madagascar seeks to deepen manufacturing value added and regional integration; details vary depending on the sector.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (2025 data, updated). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current dollars. Last updated：2026-10-14