New Phase for Madagascar's Vanilla Export Season: 2025-2026 Update
The Ministry of Trade and Consumer Affairs of the Republic of Madagascar has officially announced the opening of the 2025-2026 vanilla export campaign, marking an important new stage for the country's strategic vanilla sector.
Key Updates for Buyers and Importers
- Export season: October 15, 2025 - June 30, 2026
- New licensing requirement: All exporters must reapply for their export permits (agrément), including those who previously held valid licenses
- Application period: November 11-30, 2025
- Quality control: New inspections of warehouses and preparation facilities will be conducted to ensure full compliance, traceability, and product quality
- Policy change: The previous $4/kg export levy has been officially abolished and will no longer be required as part of export documentation
What This Means for the Vanilla Sector
These updates, introduced under the leadership of the new Minister of Trade, reflect a strong commitment to transparency, professionalism, and international confidence in the Malagasy vanilla sector - an economy that supplies over 70% of the world's natural vanilla.
As a Madagascar vanilla supplier, we welcome these positive developments. They represent a crucial step toward strengthening sector reliability, supporting small farmers, and ensuring that Madagascar vanilla continues to be recognized globally as the benchmark of quality and authenticity - good news for any vanilla beans importer planning purchases for the new season.
