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Mining dealers in Madagascar

There are 3 dealers of mining equipment in Madagascar, with branches in Antananarivo and Fort-Dauphin: Henri Fraise Fils & Cie Madagascar, ID Motors and Triumph International. Last checked October 2026.

ID Motors
Antananarivo, Madagascar
1 branch
Komatsu
Triumph International
Antananarivo, Madagascar
1 branch
Bell Equipment
Henri Fraise Fils & Cie Madagascar
Antananarivo, Madagascar
2 branches
CaterpillarJohn DeereManitou

Country guide

Buying mining equipment in Madagascar

Main demand fromMiningConstructionFarming

Madagascar's largest heavy equipment users are mining projects, such as nickel and cobalt at Ambatovy and mineral sands near Fort-Dauphin.

Currency
Malagasy ariary (MGA)
Main ports
Toamasina, Mahajanga, Ehoala (Fort-Dauphin)
Drives on the
Right
Languages
Malagasy, French

Importing and registering, in brief

  1. Ports

    Toamasina handles most imports; Mahajanga and Ehoala (Fort-Dauphin) are smaller.

  2. Cargo tracking note

    Sea shipments need a cargo tracking note (BSC) issued before loading.

  3. Customs

    Clearance is through Madagascar Customs. Most importers use a licensed clearing agent.

  4. Registering for road use

    Machines used on public roads must be registered and plated with the national vehicle registration authority.

General guidance only. Confirm with the official bodies or your clearing agent before you buy. Last checked October 2026.

Read the full Madagascar guide