Breakfast cereals exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $11.6 million of breakfast cereals in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 150% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $6K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $19K | 31 t |
Where Senegal exports breakfast cereals to
One buyer market dominates: Guinea accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $7.4M | 63% |
| Gambia | $1.1M | 9.5% |
| Mauritania | $890K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $845K | 7.3% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $359K | 3.1% |
| Gabon | $316K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 1.5% |
| France | $169K | 1.5% |
| United States | $118K | 1% |
| Spain | $115K | 1% |
Product types under HS 1904
| 1904.10 | Puffed cereals | 68% |
| 1904.90 | Prepared grain cereals | 31% |
| 1904.20 | Cereal flakes | 1.2% |
| 1904.30 | Puffed grains (non-maize) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1904.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Breakfast cereals imports to Senegal
Imports of breakfast cereals by Senegal reached $6.0 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Belgium (35%), France (21%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Senegal breakfast cereals exports (HS 1904): 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 1904: Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of breakfast cereals exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported breakfast cereals worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy breakfast cereals from Senegal?
Guinea was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by the Gambia (10%) and Mauritania (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average export price of breakfast cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of breakfast cereals from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19 thousand in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also import breakfast cereals?
Yes. Senegal imported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, France and China. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for breakfast cereals?
The HS code for breakfast cereals is heading 1904. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1904.10 (68% of the value) and 1904.90 (31%).
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