Dried salted fish fillets exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported dried salted fish fillets worth $2.4 million (226 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 166% 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 | $2.4M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $530K | 251 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $86K | 24 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3K | 0 t |
Where Senegal exports dried salted fish fillets to
Spain alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.3M | 98% |
| Republic of the Congo | $41K | 1.7% |
| Ghana | $5K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.48 per kg, 47% above the world average of $7.12. 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 dried salted fish fillets exports (HS 0305.39): 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 0305.39: Fish fillets: dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3.
Common questions
What is the value of dried salted fish fillets exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported dried salted fish fillets worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 109 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried salted fish fillets from Senegal?
Spain was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the Republic of the Congo (2%) and Ghana (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried salted fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.48 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $7.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dried salted fish fillets from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried salted fish fillets?
The HS code for dried salted fish fillets is subheading 0305.39. 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 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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