In Martinique, the persistent “opacity” of costs and margins within the meals sector highlighted by the Competition Authority | EUROtoday

Commissioned in early 2025 by the federal government, the Competition Authority issued a considerable opinion on Tuesday February 10 on the margins and costs of meals practiced by the distribution sector in Martinique. In the division, they’re 40% dearer than in France, and the hole grows from yr to yr.

By accusing the Bernard Hayot Group, GBH, primary in abroad territories, “to suffocate” the financial system of those territories, Minister Manuel Valls triggered a shock in January 2025. A yr later, the president of the Competition Authority, Benoît Cœuré, is delighted to “to provide the public debate with new data on understanding the profitability of the sector”. The 4 important Martinique firms, GBH, Perfect, CréO and SAFO, have been scrutinized.

However, Mr. Cœuré admits a blended consequence. From the departure of a container of flour from Le Havre to the sale of the packages in shops in Martinique, it takes 14 steps. “At all levels of the chain we have oligopolistic structures, very concentrated, and in the end, there remains the black box of what is happening inside these groups”he indicated. The share of “approach costs” to succeed in the island territories weighs more and more on the extra prices of products. These prices clarify round 70% of the worth differentials with France, signifies the Hayot group, an evaluation confirmed by the Authority.

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