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Looking to ship a package from the USA to Madagascar? From personal goods, documents, and business items to online purchases, a good international shipping service can help you maintain both costs and delivery times. Shipixy makes it easier to compare shipping options, receive an instant quote, and choose a shipping service according to your cost and delivery needs.

You can use our trusted international courier service for sending items from the USA to Madagascar, in particular to Antananarivo, Toamasina, Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toliara, and Antsiranana. You can compare the available options before booking an economy or express delivery service at an affordable price. Continue reading to find out more about shipping to Madagascar, shipping costs, delivery time, customs requirements, prohibited items, and the best courier options for shipping.

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Table of Contents
  1. Best Couriers to Ship to Madagascar from the USA
  2. Ship a Package with UPS
  3. Ship a Package with USPS
  4. Ship a Package with FedEx
  5. How Much Does It Cost to Ship to Madagascar?
  6. How Long Does It Take to Deliver a Parcel to Madagascar?
  7. Madagascar Customs and Regulations
  8. What Items Cannot Be Sent to Madagascar?

Best Couriers to Ship to Madagascar from the USA

If you're looking for a courier service for your shipment, you'll need to consider the package weight, dimensions, destination, budget, speed of delivery, and tracking. For shipment from the USA to Madagascar, you will have an option of choosing between cheaper postal and faster express courier services based on your needs.

Ship a Package with UPS

UPS is a trusted shipping company to consider for sending packages from the USA to Madagascar, especially if you want a reliable delivery and tracking service. Personal packages, commercial goods, business packages, and documents can be appropriate for UPS international services.

UPS has several shipping options for international destinations to suit the needs of customers, with some services being faster and more expensive, and others slower and cheaper. With the tracking, you can see where your package is at all times as it travels from the USA to Madagascar. To choose the right UPS service, consider the weight, size, destination, delivery schedule, and budget of the package.

Ship a Package with USPS

USPS may be a great option for those who want to send smaller, lighter items overseas without spending a lot of money. Post office services are helpful in the sending of documents, clothing, gifts, accessories, everyday consumer goods, etc. Sending times may vary depending on the service chosen, destination in Madagascar, customs processing, and the local delivery network.

Ship a Package with FedEx

FedEx is a good choice if time and visibility of the shipment are important. For urgent deliveries from the USA to Madagascar, Express services offer quick delivery.

FedEx can handle business shipments, documents, electronics, personal items, and other eligible items. Express services tend to be more expensive than economy services, but they can also save a lot of time.

How Much Does It Cost to Ship to Madagascar?

The shipping rates from the USA to Madagascar can vary according to several factors, such as package weight, size, destination, shipping service, shipment speed, and other services. Lighter packages and less urgent deliveries are often cheaper, whereas heavier packages and urgent deliveries are typically more expensive.

If the package is light, it might be possible to order a lower cost service, and if the package is heavy, 10 kg or so, the transportation cost will be higher. Other shipment requirements, oversized packages, special handling, and insurance may be charged at additional cost. To get an accurate estimate, you can use our shipping calculator to enter your package weight, dimensions, origin, and destination information to compare the different shipping options available to Madagascar.

How Long Does It Take to Deliver a Parcel to Madagascar?

The delivery time to Madagascar from the USA varies according to the courier and service used. International express services may take about 1-3 business days to arrive, depending on the type of service. Other services usually take 4 to 15 working days to deliver, depending on shipping method, but transit time may differ.

Madagascar Customs and Regulations

All shipments into Madagascar are subject to Madagascar customs and import regulations. Customs officials can calculate duties and taxes on the declared value, the nature of the goods, and other information regarding the shipment. Other documents may apply for customs clearance depending on the shipment.

Certain shipments may also require additional permits or certifications. The import tax and duties may be applied to shipments in excess of applicable low-value thresholds in Madagascar. A widely used criterion is approximately $20. Applicable taxes and duties may vary depending on the shipment and customs valuation. Full and accurate records can minimize customs clearance delays.

What Items Cannot Be Sent to Madagascar?

Some items are either banned or limited when shipping to Madagascar. Some restrictions may apply to certain products and are subject to change, so please be sure to verify the carrier and Madagascar customs requirements before shipping your package. Some examples of restricted or prohibited items are:

  • Drugs, narcotics, illegal drugs, firearms, ammunition, and explosives
  • Hazardous materials, flammable substances, and other dangerous goods
  • Some tobacco products and tobacco leaves
  • Vanilla and other products subject to specific import restrictions
  • Valuable items, including undeclared gemstones, precious metals, and valuables
  • Counterfeit products and goods prohibited under applicable laws
  • Some medicines, chemicals, and controlled substances
  • Items that must have special permits, certificates, or government authorization

You must check the contents of a package before sending it to Madagascar, and make sure the customs declaration is correct. If you're looking to send something to Madagascar from the USA, you can sign up on our platform now to compare shipping options, estimate the cost of international shipping, and choose the best shipping option that works for you.

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Key facts about Madagascar

Madagascar has a population of about 32.7 million (2025), and its capital is Antananarivo.

In 2025, the population grew by 2.4%, and 32.9% of people lived in urban areas. The currency is the ariary (MGA), and the official languages are French and Malagasy.

In Madagascar, standard time is UTC+03:00, traffic drives on the right and the international calling code is +261.

Madagascar's gross domestic product (GDP) was $19.6 billion in 2025, or $599 per person. It exported $4.2 billion and imported $6.5 billion of goods and services in 2025, so trade equaled 54% of GDP.

Madagascar at a glance
CapitalAntananarivo
Population (2025)32,740,678
Land area (2024)581,800 km² (224,634 sq mi)
Currencyariary (MGA)
Official languagesFrench, Malagasy
Time zone (standard)UTC+03:00
Calling code+261
Internet domain.mg
Drives on theright
GDP (2025)$19.6 billion
GDP per person (2025)$599
GDP of Madagascar, 2016 to 2025
$0$10B$20B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Madagascar's GDP grew from $11.8 billion in 2016 to $19.6 billion in 2025, while the population went from 26,099,952 to 32,740,678. The largest one-year rise was in 2025, up 11.5%. Divided by population, that is about $454 per person in 2016 and $599 in 2025.

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GDP and population of Madagascar by year
YearGDP (current US$)Population
2025$19.62 billion32,740,678
2024$17.59 billion31,964,956
2023$16.04 billion31,195,932
2022$15.34 billion30,437,261
2021$14.35 billion29,691,083
2020$13.05 billion28,953,556
2019$14.1 billion28,219,554
2018$13.76 billion27,494,926
2017$13.18 billion26,788,375
2016$11.85 billion26,099,952

Trade between the United States and Madagascar

In 2025, the United States exported $59.9 million of goods to Madagascar and imported $695.1 million, a U.S. trade deficit of $635.2 million.

U.S. exports to Madagascar rose 14% from $52.6 million in 2024.

Among the 53 countries in Africa that Shipixy ships to, Madagascar ranks 34th as a market for U.S. goods, between Botswana ($63.5 million) and South Sudan ($55.8 million).

U.S. goods trade with Madagascar, 2016 to 2025
$0$500M$1B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

U.S. exports to Madagascar ranged from $36 million (2020) to $116.8 million (2018); U.S. imports ranged from $445.5 million to $912.8 million. The United States had a goods trade surplus with Madagascar in zero of these 10 years. Exports in 2025 were 4.9% below the 10-year average of $63 million.

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U.S. goods trade with Madagascar by year
YearU.S. exportsU.S. importsBalance
2025$59.92 million$695.1 million-$635.2 million
2024$52.57 million$731.2 million-$678.6 million
2023$61.44 million$721.2 million-$659.7 million
2022$85.11 million$912.8 million-$827.6 million
2021$56.22 million$673.1 million-$616.9 million
2020$35.98 million$613.8 million-$577.8 million
2019$66.68 million$846.1 million-$779.4 million
2018$116.8 million$891.4 million-$774.6 million
2017$53.26 million$742.9 million-$689.6 million
2016$41.97 million$445.5 million-$403.5 million
U.S. goods trade with Madagascar by month, 2025
$0$50M$100MJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Madagascar ranged from $1.3 million in September to $9.8 million in January. U.S. imports from Madagascar peaked in September at $77 million. The busiest quarter for exports was the first (January to March), with $19.2 million or 32% of the year.

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U.S. goods trade with Madagascar by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsU.S. imports
January 2025$9.808 million$73.31 million
February 2025$3.691 million$48.54 million
March 2025$5.688 million$62.01 million
April 2025$9.168 million$58.76 million
May 2025$2.43 million$65.03 million
June 2025$3.459 million$55.27 million
July 2025$5.748 million$59.62 million
August 2025$7.133 million$46.89 million
September 2025$1.304 million$76.97 million
October 2025$7.006 million$44.41 million
November 2025$1.418 million$63.36 million
December 2025$3.07 million$40.97 million

The top three categories, telecommunications equipment, civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts and other foods, made up 41.1% of U.S. exports to Madagascar in 2025. The fastest growing of these was chemicals-other, up 1467.9% from 2024.

Top U.S. exports to Madagascar by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Telecommunications equipment$9.725 million$2.539 million$1.176 million+283%
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$8.134 million$1.684 million$3.91 million+383.1%
Other foods$6.784 million$4.108 million$351,321+65.1%
Plastic materials$4.583 million$2.988 million$2.487 million+53.4%
Miscellaneous domestic exports and special transactions$4.224 million$11.08 million$584,511-61.9%
Medicinal Equipment$3.731 million$3.816 million$1.976 million-2.2%
Industrial engines$2.228 million$4.666 million$15.77 million-52.2%
Dairy products and eggs$2.135 millionn/a$42,500n/a
Sorghum, barley, oats$2.059 million$1.288 million$349,162+59.9%
Industrial machines, other$1.949 million$3.941 million$12.86 million-50.6%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Rice$1.335 million$1.335 million$843,166-0%
Chemicals-other$1.317 million$83,982$1.504 million+1467.9%
Pulpwood and woodpulp$779,379$692,777$663,896+12.5%
Minimum value shipments$741,974$706,036$718,260+5.1%
Food, tobacco machinery$739,041$565,660$402,985+30.7%
Passenger cars, new and used$727,622$1.621 million$1.382 million-55.1%
Agric. industry-unmanufactured$722,588$631,122$712,387+14.5%
Pharmaceutical preparations$705,238$962,167$503,916-26.7%
Household appliances$688,377$199,811$478,609+244.5%
Mineral supplies-manufactured$665,814$365,310$326,843+82.3%

The United States bought mostly apparel, textiles, nonwool or cotton, apparel, household goods - cotton and steelmaking materials from Madagascar in 2025, together 63.8% of U.S. imports from there. The largest, apparel, textiles, nonwool or cotton, was worth $217.8 million, up 26.9% from 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Madagascar by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Apparel, textiles, nonwool or cotton$217.8 million$171.7 million$155.2 million+26.9%
Apparel, household goods - cotton$152.9 million$169.6 million$167.5 million-9.8%
Steelmaking materials$72.87 million$58.67 million$28.61 million+24.2%
Tea, spices, etc.$68.76 million$107.9 million$150.8 million-36.3%
Nonferrous metals, other$39.93 million$45.93 million$31.84 million-13.1%
Gem stones, other$29.15 million$61.91 million$44.89 million-52.9%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$19.19 million$4.674 million$3.029 million+310.5%
Sulfur, nonmetallic minerals$17.58 million$8.287 million$6.313 million+112.1%
Apparel, household goods - wool$17.23 million$6.286 million$6.503 million+174.1%
Camping apparel and gear$14.85 million$10.63 million$16.57 million+39.6%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$7.131 million$6.47 million$4.653 million+10.2%
Minimum value shipments$5.538 million$2.956 million$2.143 million+87.3%
Nickel$5.397 million$43.72 million$74.91 million-87.7%
Bakery products$5.266 million$4.477 million$2.406 million+17.6%
Tobacco, waxes, etc.$4.842 million$7.449 million$2.959 million-35%
Apparel,household goods-nontextile$3.781 million$4.465 million$4.502 million-15.3%
Vegetables$1.853 million$2.821 million$3.737 million-34.3%
Furniture, household goods, etc.$1.57 million$1.811 million$1.451 million-13.3%
Finished metal shapes$1.569 million$411,736$1.123 million+281%
Toys, games, and sporting goods$1.328 million$1.85 million$2.336 million-28.2%

Countries near Madagascar

Madagascar shares land or sea borders with four countries: Comoros, France, Mozambique and Seychelles.

By population, Madagascar is the 14th largest of the 53 countries in Africa on our list, between Ghana (35.1 million) and Côte d'Ivoire (32.7 million).

Among its neighbors, France received the most U.S. goods in 2025 ($50.6 billion) and Comoros the least ($2.1 million), against $59.9 million for Madagascar.