Dried legumes imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported dried legumes worth $12.9 million (40.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.6 million.
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 | $12.9M | 40.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 42.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 29.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 29.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 22.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 17.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $877K | 558 t |
Where Senegal imports dried legumes from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $6.5M | 50% |
| Morocco | $2.2M | 17% |
| United States | $678K | 5.3% |
| Mauritania | $612K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $587K | 4.6% |
| India | $543K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $262K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $251K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $237K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $232K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.10 | Dried peas | 64% |
| 0713.40 | Dried lentils | 15% |
| 0713.20 | Dried chickpeas | 8.8% |
| 0713.31 | Dried mung beans | 5.6% |
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 4% |
| 0713.90 | Dried pulses (other) | 1.3% |
| 0713.35 | Dried black-eyed peas | 1.1% |
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, 61% below the world average of $0.80, 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 legumes exports from Senegal
Exports of dried legumes by Senegal reached $455 thousand in 2024 (539 tonnes). Italy alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+862% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $361K | 79% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $35K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $27K | 6% |
| Mauritania | $21K | 4.5% |
| France | $5K | 1% |
| Gambia | $3K | 0.6% |
| Mali | $2K | 0.5% |
| Iceland | $1K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal dried legumes imports (HS 0713): 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 0713: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried legumes imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported dried legumes worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried legumes to Senegal?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Morocco (17%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $0.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried legumes to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $877 thousand in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export dried legumes?
Yes. Senegal exported $455 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Guinea-Bissau and Germany. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0713.10 (63% of the value) and 0713.40 (15%).
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