Broken rice imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $607.1 million of broken rice in 2024 (1.45 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 191 countries for imports of this product. That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $607.1M | 1.45M t |
| 2023 | $490.8M | 1.30M t |
| 2022 | $535.4M | 1.49M t |
| 2021 | $406.1M | 1.23M t |
| 2020 | $444.1M | 1.20M t |
| 2019 | $299.7M | 837.4K t |
| 2018 | $389.1M | 1.23M t |
| 2017 | $433.8M | 1.42M t |
Where Senegal imports broken rice from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (31%), India (24%), Pakistan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+520% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $189.7M | 31% |
| India | $148.7M | 25% |
| Pakistan | $105.1M | 17% |
| Brazil | $100.3M | 17% |
| Myanmar | $23.3M | 3.8% |
| Argentina | $20.2M | 3.3% |
| Uruguay | $9.0M | 1.5% |
| United States | $7.6M | 1.3% |
| Paraguay | $1.8M | 0.3% |
| Timor-Leste | $584K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Broken rice exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $26.4 million of broken rice in 2024 (52.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $21.4M | 81% |
| Mauritania | $2.3M | 8.7% |
| Gambia | $1.7M | 6.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $715K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $244K | 0.9% |
| Guinea | $75K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal broken rice imports (HS 1006.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1006.40: Cereals: rice, broken.
Common questions
What is the value of broken rice imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported broken rice worth $607.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.45 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 191 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply broken rice to Senegal?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($189.7 million), followed by India (24%) and Pakistan (17%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 520% on the year.
What is the average import price of broken rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of broken rice to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $433.8 million in 2017 to $607.1 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $450.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export broken rice?
Yes. Senegal exported $26.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $580.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for broken rice?
The HS code for broken rice is subheading 1006.40. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Senegal. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Senegal
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.