Canned tomatoes imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $17.3 million of canned tomatoes in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.7 million.
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 | $17.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 10.7K t |
Where Senegal imports canned tomatoes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.4M | 66% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $501K | 2.9% |
| DR Congo | $379K | 2.2% |
| France | $196K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $155K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $104K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2002
| 2002.90 | Tomato paste | 97% |
| 2002.10 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Canned tomatoes exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported canned tomatoes worth $2.1 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (35%), France (30%), Guinea (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $714K | 35% |
| France | $629K | 30% |
| Guinea | $294K | 14% |
| Gambia | $156K | 7.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $113K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $65K | 3.1% |
| China | $50K | 2.4% |
| Mauritania | $28K | 1.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $11K | 0.5% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal canned tomatoes imports (HS 2002): 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 2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of canned tomatoes imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported canned tomatoes worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned tomatoes to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned tomatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of canned tomatoes to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export canned tomatoes?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, France and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned tomatoes?
The HS code for canned tomatoes is heading 2002. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2002.90 (97% of the value) and 2002.10 (3%).
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