Coffee imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported coffee worth $6.5 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.6 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 | $6.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 5.4K t |
Where Senegal imports coffee from
Most of the value came from France (21%), Togo (20%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.4M | 21% |
| Togo | $1.3M | 20% |
| Italy | $706K | 11% |
| Uganda | $579K | 8.9% |
| Spain | $573K | 8.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $495K | 7.6% |
| Switzerland | $302K | 4.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $242K | 3.7% |
| India | $185K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $173K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.21 | Roasted coffee beans | 47% |
| 0901.11 | Green coffee beans | 42% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks and substitutes | 5.9% |
| 0901.12 | Decaffeinated green coffee | 4.2% |
| 0901.22 | Roasted decaffeinated coffee | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 79% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Coffee exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $790 thousand of coffee in 2024 (331 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (24%), Cabo Verde (22%), Spain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Cabo Verde grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $191K | 24% |
| Cabo Verde | $172K | 22% |
| Spain | $120K | 15% |
| United States | $80K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 9.8% |
| Mauritania | $57K | 7.2% |
| Gambia | $42K | 5.3% |
| France | $34K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $11K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal coffee imports (HS 0901): 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 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported coffee worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply coffee to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Togo (20%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 534% on the year.
What is the average import price of coffee per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coffee to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2018 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export coffee?
Yes. Senegal exported $790 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Cabo Verde and Spain. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0901.21 (47% of the value) and 0901.11 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Senegal, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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