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Markets at a glance

Region
Africa
Northern Africa
Capital
El Aaiún
Area
266,000 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in Western Sahara

Western Sahara is in Northern Africa. The capital is El Aaiún. Local currency: Algerian dinar (DZD), Moroccan dirham (MAD), Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with Western Sahara. Imports follow the general tariff of Western Sahara, 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 Western Sahara, 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
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Capital
El Aaiún
Region
Africa · Northern Africa
Area
266,000 km²
Currency
Algerian dinar (DZD), Moroccan dirham (MAD), Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
Languages
Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Calling code
+2
Internet domain
.eh
Sea access
Coastal country
Neighbouring countries

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Western Sahara

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for Western Sahara 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 Western Sahara.

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

Solutions

What can be supplied to Western Sahara

Planning a project in Western Sahara?

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