Markets and opportunities in Seychelles

Seychelles is open to all investors and despite its small size, the country offers unlimited opportunities for investment and business in different sectors, with market opportunities in the COMESA and SADC countries. Some of the sectors include: tourism/hospitality, blue economy/fisheries, agriculture/agro-processing and financial services/offshore.

Tourism/Hospitality

In the next 5 years until the end of 2022, the forecast number of beds required is 6,000. To meet this target, there is a need for investment in tourism accommodation facilities.

Blue Economy/Fisheries

The Seychelles is slowly becoming the player to watch in the field of the blue economy with investment opportunities in areas which include: fish processing, cold chain logistics and ice plants, among others.

Agriculture/Agro-processing

Seychelles aims to increase the national raw food output and raise the visibility of the sector to attract more investments. This momentum is being driven by the recently launched Comprehensive Agricultural Development Plan drawn from the sector’s strategic framework document known as the Seychelles National Agricultural Investment Plan.

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Opportunities in the agriculture and agro-processing sector

Seychelles aims to increase the national raw food output and raise the visibility of the sector to attract more investments. This momentum is being driven by the recently launched Comprehensive Agricultural Development Plan drawn from the sector’s strategic framework document known as the Seychelles National Agricultural Investment Plan.

Due to limited agricultural land on the islands, Seychelles aims not only to improve on traditional farming methods but also to encourage innovative modern farming techniques such as hydroponics and vertical farming to maximize land use. Therefore, investment opportunities in Seychelles' agricultural sector include indoor farming techniques such as vertical farming, hydroponics and aeroponics.

Expectations for the near future are for the agricultural sector to produce 50% of what the locals consume. To achieve this objective a proper backbone of human capital, research and development is required.

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Contact info

Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA)

PO Box 991
Bois De Rose Avenue
Victoria, Mahé
Tel: (248) 438 08 00
Fax: (248) 438 08 88
Email: enquiries@fsaseychelles.sc.