Dried and smoked fish exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported dried and smoked fish worth $17.4 million (11.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $17.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 15.3K t |
Where Senegal exports dried and smoked fish to
The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (37%), Macao (26%), Spain (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $6.5M | 38% |
| Macao | $4.5M | 26% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 13% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.8M | 10% |
| Republic of the Congo | $831K | 4.8% |
| China | $478K | 2.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $436K | 2.5% |
| Ghana | $181K | 1% |
| Togo | $168K | 1% |
| France | $47K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.71 | Dried shark fins | 48% |
| 0305.72 | Dried fish offal | 15% |
| 0305.39 | Dried salted fish fillets | 14% |
| 0305.49 | Smoked fish (other) | 11% |
| 0305.59 | Dried fish (other) | 11% |
| 0305.79 | Fish: edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws | 1.7% |
| 0305.43 | Smoked trout | 0.1% |
| 0305.69 | Salted fish (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 82% below the world average of $8.26, 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.
Dried and smoked fish imports to Senegal
Senegal imported $3.0 million of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Spain alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.0M | 67% |
| Mauritania | $437K | 15% |
| France | $427K | 14% |
| Norway | $91K | 3% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.5% |
| Malta | $1K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal dried and smoked fish exports (HS 0305): 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 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported dried and smoked fish worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried and smoked fish from Senegal?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Macao (26%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $8.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried and smoked fish from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2018 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also import dried and smoked fish?
Yes. Senegal imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Mauritania and France. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0305.71 (48% of the value) and 0305.72 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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