Alcohol imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported alcohol worth $11.1 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 135% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.9K t |
Where Senegal imports alcohol from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (47%), China (15%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.2M | 47% |
| China | $1.7M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 11% |
| Thailand | $753K | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $416K | 3.8% |
| India | $402K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $311K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $279K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $161K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $139K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.11 | Methanol | 58% |
| 2905.32 | Propylene glycol | 14% |
| 2905.17 | Higher fatty alcohols | 11% |
| 2905.45 | Glycerol (HS 2905.45) | 6.5% |
| 2905.19 | Saturated monohydric alcohols (other) | 3.2% |
| 2905.12 | Propanol | 2.5% |
| 2905.31 | Ethylene glycol | 1.9% |
| 2905.44 | Pure sorbitol | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alcohol exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported alcohol worth $3.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (12%), Ghana (12%), Mauritania (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $381K | 12% |
| Ghana | $380K | 12% |
| Mauritania | $359K | 11% |
| Mali | $320K | 9.9% |
| United States | $283K | 8.8% |
| Haiti | $270K | 8.4% |
| Gambia | $238K | 7.4% |
| Benin | $177K | 5.5% |
| Guinea | $169K | 5.2% |
| Togo | $97K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal alcohol imports (HS 2905): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported alcohol worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 135% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to Senegal?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (15%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alcohol to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export alcohol?
Yes. Senegal exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Ghana and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2905.11 (58% of the value) and 2905.32 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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