Dried octopus exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported dried octopus worth $6.1 million (762 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 76 countries for exports of this product. That is 82% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 137% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.5 million.
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 | $6.1M | 762 t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 367 t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $29.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $6K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $14K | 2 t |
Where Senegal exports dried octopus to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (46%), Spain (18%), Romania (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+776% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.8M | 46% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 18% |
| Romania | $463K | 7.6% |
| Portugal | $456K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $338K | 5.5% |
| Greece | $315K | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $213K | 3.5% |
| New Zealand | $190K | 3.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $128K | 2.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $55K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.01 per kg, close to the world average of $8.23.
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 dried octopus exports (HS 0307.59): 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 0307.59: Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried octopus exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported dried octopus worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 762 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 76 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried octopus from Senegal?
Japan was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Spain (18%) and Romania (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 776% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried octopus per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried octopus from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14 thousand in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $34.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried octopus?
The HS code for dried octopus is subheading 0307.59. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0307 page.
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