Couscous imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported couscous worth $5.7 million (10.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 199 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $5.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.7K t |
Where Senegal imports couscous from
Morocco alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 61% below the world average of $1.41, 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.
Couscous exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $896 thousand of couscous in 2024 (686 tonnes). Most of it went to France (23%), United States (17%), Morocco (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $203K | 23% |
| United States | $153K | 17% |
| Morocco | $150K | 17% |
| Spain | $114K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $102K | 11% |
| Italy | $73K | 8.2% |
| Gambia | $30K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $19K | 2.1% |
| Mauritania | $14K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal couscous imports (HS 1902.40): 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 1902.40: Food preparations: couscous.
Common questions
What is the value of couscous imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported couscous worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 199 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply couscous to Senegal?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Tunisia (11%) and Oman (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 450% on the year.
What is the average import price of couscous per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $1.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of couscous to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export couscous?
Yes. Senegal exported $896 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Morocco. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for couscous?
The HS code for couscous is subheading 1902.40. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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