Ethyl alcohol exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ethyl alcohol by Senegal reached $6.8 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 516% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $6.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.6K t |
Where Senegal exports ethyl alcohol to
The largest buyer markets were Guinea (49%), Cote d'Ivoire (31%), Guinea-Bissau (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $3.3M | 49% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.1M | 31% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $817K | 12% |
| Gambia | $256K | 3.8% |
| Mauritania | $106K | 1.6% |
| Mali | $89K | 1.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $81K | 1.2% |
| Benin | $9K | 0.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Neutral alcohol (high strength) | 94% |
| 2207.20 | Denatured alcohol | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethyl alcohol imports to Senegal
Senegal imported $5.7 million of ethyl alcohol in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Brazil alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+857% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.9M | 50% |
| France | $980K | 17% |
| United States | $872K | 15% |
| Pakistan | $432K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $275K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $149K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $23K | 0.4% |
| Niger | $19K | 0.3% |
| Afghanistan | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal ethyl alcohol exports (HS 2207): 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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported ethyl alcohol worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 516% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethyl alcohol from Senegal?
Guinea was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (31%) and Guinea-Bissau (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Guinea-Bissau grew fastest among the top ten, up 660% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ethyl alcohol from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 450%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also import ethyl alcohol?
Yes. Senegal imported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, France and the United States. That compares with exports of $6.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (94% of the value) and 2207.20 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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