Dates imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dates by Senegal reached $6.5 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That is 94% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $6.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $466K | 505 t |
Where Senegal imports dates from
Tunisia alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $3.9M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $366K | 5.7% |
| Algeria | $285K | 4.4% |
| Iran | $192K | 3% |
| Albania | $166K | 2.6% |
| Iraq | $147K | 2.3% |
| France | $66K | 1% |
| Egypt | $62K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $32K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
Dates exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $460 thousand of dates in 2024 (484 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $239K | 52% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 23% |
| France | $82K | 18% |
| Gambia | $26K | 5.6% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal dates imports (HS 0804.10): 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 0804.10: Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dates imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported dates worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply dates to Senegal?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of dates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dates to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $466 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export dates?
Yes. Senegal exported $460 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dates?
The HS code for dates is subheading 0804.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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