It is characteristic that in trade with Madagascar newcomers’ share can increase rather fast, and this is essential for Russian companies. In the meantime, fundamental business partners of Madagascar are permanent. At the present stage of renewing old connections with France, there is no reason to believe that newcomers can achieve significant success dealing with the island. Rather, foreign trade policy of Madagascar now is being formed in Paris in cabinets of Madagascar marionettes, which are controlled by France. Of course this situation is temporary, but it will remain unchanged until present-day governance stays on.
Awarding a contract of any significance with company from new country leads to dramatic variations of foreign trade key figures.