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Markets at a glance

Region
Africa
Eastern Africa
Capital
Asmara
Area
117,600 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in Eritrea

Eritrea is in Eastern Africa. The capital is Asmara. Local currency: Eritrean nakfa (ERN).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with Eritrea. Imports follow the general tariff of Eritrea, which is checked for each project in the landed cost estimate.

Victor Dang, Global Sales Director of World Steel Group, is the direct contact for projects in Eritrea, from first drawings to fabrication, packing, shipping and documents.

Key facts

Country facts

Sources: ISO 3166 and public reference data (world-countries, Natural Earth). Population, GDP and ports are shown only when added with a source.

Official name
State of Eritrea
Capital
Asmara
Region
Africa · Eastern Africa
Area
117,600 km²
Currency
Eritrean nakfa (ERN)
Languages
Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Calling code
+291
Internet domain
.er
Sea access
Coastal country
Neighbouring countries

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Eritrea

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for Eritrea are quoted with the general import tariff. Victor checks the duty, taxes and freight for each project.

Documents to plan for

  • Tariff classification: steel structures and parts are usually declared under HS heading 7308.
  • Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading for each shipment.
  • Certificate of origin (non-preferential) if the buyer or customs require it.
  • Material certificates and inspection records as agreed in the contract.
  • Building permit, local code approval and any import licence required in Eritrea.

Victor confirms the exact list with the buyer, freight forwarder and customs broker for each project.

Solutions

What can be supplied to Eritrea

Planning a project in Eritrea?

Send drawings, the site location and your timeline. Victor replies personally with the next steps.