Cigarettes exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported cigarettes worth $55.0 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% 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 | $55.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $55.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $30.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $51.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $40.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 77 t |
Where Senegal exports cigarettes to
One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $31.2M | 57% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13.1M | 24% |
| Guinea | $6.4M | 12% |
| Gambia | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $917K | 1.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $460K | 0.8% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $252K | 0.5% |
| Benin | $6K | 0% |
| Poland | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 100% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0.2% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.21 per kg, close to the world average of $22.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cigarettes imports to Senegal
Imports of cigarettes by Senegal reached $16.1 million in 2024 (985 tonnes). Most of the value came from Cote d'Ivoire (48%), Burkina Faso (43%), Turkey (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7.8M | 48% |
| Burkina Faso | $6.9M | 43% |
| Turkey | $812K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $283K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $117K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $76K | 0.5% |
| Cyprus | $61K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $34K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.2% |
| China | $22K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal cigarettes exports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported cigarettes worth $55.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy cigarettes from Senegal?
Mali was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($31.2 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (24%) and Guinea (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average export price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $22.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cigarettes from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $55.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also import cigarettes?
Yes. Senegal imported $16.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Turkey. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (100% of the value) and 2402.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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