Chocolate preparations (other) imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $8.3 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $8.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Senegal imports chocolate preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from France (35%), Italy (18%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.9M | 35% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 18% |
| India | $1.2M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 13% |
| Brazil | $657K | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $304K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $220K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $91K | 1.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $84K | 1% |
| Luxembourg | $73K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, 56% below the world average of $6.64, 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 preparations (other) exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $7.1 million of chocolate preparations (other) in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gambia (32%), Guinea (28%), Mali (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+444% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $2.3M | 32% |
| Guinea | $2.0M | 28% |
| Mali | $1.1M | 16% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $605K | 8.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $420K | 5.9% |
| Mauritania | $211K | 3% |
| Burkina Faso | $187K | 2.7% |
| France | $174K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $33K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal chocolate preparations (other) imports (HS 1806.90): 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 1806.90: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate preparations (other) imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate preparations (other) to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (18%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $6.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate preparations (other) to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export chocolate preparations (other)?
Yes. Senegal exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Guinea and Mali. That compares with imports of $8.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for chocolate preparations (other)?
The HS code for chocolate preparations (other) is subheading 1806.90. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 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.
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