Crustaceans exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported crustaceans worth $45.1 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $45.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $39.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $50.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $55.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $35.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $40.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $42.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $43.2M | 5.8K t |
Where Senegal exports crustaceans to
Spain alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $27.5M | 61% |
| China | $2.9M | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 5.7% |
| Greece | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| France | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| New Zealand | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $788K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.17 | Frozen cooked shrimp | 88% |
| 0306.31 | Fresh rock lobster | 6.3% |
| 0306.14 | Frozen cooked crab | 2.1% |
| 0306.39 | Fresh crustaceans (other) | 1.6% |
| 0306.36 | Fresh shrimp | 0.7% |
| 0306.11 | Frozen cooked rock lobster | 0.4% |
| 0306.16 | Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp | 0.4% |
| 0306.95 | Smoked shrimp | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.87 per kg, 22% above the world average of $8.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 crustaceans exports (HS 0306): 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 0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported crustaceans worth $45.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy crustaceans from Senegal?
Spain was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($27.5 million), followed by China (6%) and Portugal (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average export price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.87 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $8.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of crustaceans from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.2 million in 2017 to $45.1 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $55.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0306.17 (88% of the value) and 0306.31 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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