Chocolate imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported chocolate worth $15.8 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $15.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 1.8K t |
Where Senegal imports chocolate from
Most of the value came from France (44%), Turkey (14%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.0M | 44% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 12% |
| India | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $741K | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $657K | 4.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $638K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $508K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $231K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $134K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 53% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 32% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 6.5% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 6.5% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 48% below the world average of $6.27, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chocolate exports from Senegal
Exports of chocolate by Senegal reached $7.6 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Gambia (31%), Guinea (26%), Mali (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $2.4M | 31% |
| Guinea | $2.0M | 26% |
| Mali | $1.2M | 16% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $651K | 8.5% |
| France | $492K | 6.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $420K | 5.5% |
| Mauritania | $233K | 3.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $187K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $33K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported chocolate worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 559% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chocolate to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2023 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export chocolate?
Yes. Senegal exported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Guinea and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (52% of the value) and 1806.32 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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