Crude palm oil imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crude palm oil by Senegal reached $40.1 million in 2024 (107.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 292% 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 | $40.1M | 107.2K t |
| 2023 | $38.9M | 59.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.9M | 36.3K t |
| 2021 | $29.1M | 56.3K t |
| 2020 | $26.4M | 38.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 23.7K t |
| 2018 | $11K | 44 t |
Where Senegal imports crude palm oil from
Malaysia alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $35.9M | 90% |
| India | $4.1M | 10% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 63% below the world average of $0.99, 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.
Crude palm oil exports from Senegal
Exports of crude palm oil by Senegal reached $450 thousand in 2024 (769 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $413K | 92% |
| Gambia | $16K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $13K | 2.8% |
| Mauritania | $6K | 1.4% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal crude palm oil imports (HS 1511.10): 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 1511.10: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm oil imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported crude palm oil worth $40.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude palm oil to Senegal?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($35.9 million), followed by India (10%) and Cote d'Ivoire (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crude palm oil to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11 thousand in 2018 to $40.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $25.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export crude palm oil?
Yes. Senegal exported $450 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the Gambia and Canada. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $39.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm oil?
The HS code for crude palm oil is subheading 1511.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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