Corn starch imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported corn starch worth $6.2 million (13.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $6.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 10.7K t |
Where Senegal imports corn starch from
Turkey alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+650% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.59, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): 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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported corn starch worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to Senegal?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Romania (19%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corn starch to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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