- overview
- strengths
- Bilateral Agreements
- bilateral trade
- agencies
- Indian Mission
Twinning Agreements
India has installed six coastal surveillance radar systems in Seychelles to enable better coastal security
India has offered development assistance programmes under ITEC and IAFS
India is the 9th most important tourist market for Seychelles
US$ 48.84mn
bilateral trade value for FY 2021-22
US$ 217.2mn
FDI inflows from April 2000 to March 2021
7%
Population of Seychelles is Indians
Economy
The nation offers investment opportunities in Blue Economy, ICT, Tourism, Energy, Real Estate and Agriculture
Location
Located in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles has excellent air and sea connectivity to the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Renewable Energy
India has signed MoU on Renewable Energy Cooperation in 2015
Shipping and Oceanography
MoU for Cooperation in Hydrography and Blue economy have been signed
Civil Aviation
Agreements were signed on bilateral air services and direct air connectivity has boosted bilateral trade and investment
Tourism
24% jump in tourist traffic to Seychelles from India in 2017
Agriculture
Both countries have signed cooperation agreements to boost agriculture
India's Exports and Imports to Seychelles
Source: Department of Commerce
Values in US $ Millions
Country / Region: SEYCHELLES
| S.No. | \Year | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | EXPORT | 42.06 | 84.49 | 66.64 | 55.08 | 44.92 |
| 2. | %Growth | 100.86 | -21.12 | -17.35 | -18.45 | |
| 3. | India’s Total Export | 303,526.16 | 330,078.09 | 313,361.04 | 291,808.48 | 422,004.40 |
| 4. | %Growth | 8.75 | -5.06 | -6.88 | 44.62 | |
| 5. | %Share | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 6. | IMPORT | 1.37 | 5.27 | 4.71 | 3.64 | 3.92 |
| 7. | %Growth | 284.79 | -10.74 | -22.69 | 7.68 | |
| 8. | India’s Total Import | 465,580.99 | 514,078.42 | 474,709.28 | 394,435.88 | 613,052.05 |
| 9. | %Growth | 10.42 | -7.66 | -16.91 | 55.43 | |
| 10. | %Share | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11. | TOTAL TRADE | 43.43 | 89.76 | 71.35 | 58.72 | 48.84 |
| 12. | %Growth | 106.66 | -20.51 | -17.70 | -16.83 | |
| 13. | India’s Total Trade | 769,107.15 | 844,156.51 | 788,070.32 | 686,244.36 | 1,035,056.45 |
| 14. | %Growth | 9.76 | -6.64 | -12.92 | 50.83 | |
| 15. | %Share | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| 16. | TRADE BALANCE | 40.69 | 79.21 | 61.94 | 51.44 | 41.00 |
| 17. | India’s Trade Balance | -162,054.83 | -184,000.33 | -161,348.24 | -102,627.40 | -191,047.65 |
Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
(+91) 11 2651 3204, 2651 3219,
3rd Floor, NCUI Building, 3 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, (Opp. Asiad Village), New Delhi - 110 016, India
Seychelles Chamber of Commerce & Industry
(+248) 432 3812
Seychelles Chamber Of Commerce & Industry H.I.S House, Providence Industrial Estate, Mahe, Seychelles
Federation of Indian Chambersof Commerce & Industry
(+91) 11 2373 8760 / 61 / 62 / ... / 70
FICCI Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi, 110001
High Commission of India, Victoria, Seychellles
hoc.mahe@meadata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7.gov.in
(+248) 467 4100
Commercial Representative
(+248) 467 4125, 280 3770
Second Secretary (Pol/PIC) & Commerce
