Fish and marine oil exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported fish and marine oil worth $15.1 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $15.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 717 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 2.9K t |
Where Senegal exports fish and marine oil to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1504
| 1504.20 | Fats and oils and their fractions: of fish, (excluding liver-oils) | 94% |
| 1504.10 | Fish liver oil | 6% |
| 1504.30 | Fats and oils and their fractions: of marine mammals | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1504.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 23% below the world average of $4.30, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal fish and marine oil exports (HS 1504): 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 1504: Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of fish and marine oil exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported fish and marine oil worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish and marine oil from Senegal?
Spain was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Denmark (10%) and Greece (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish and marine oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $4.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fish and marine oil from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish and marine oil?
The HS code for fish and marine oil is heading 1504. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1504.20 (94% of the value) and 1504.10 (6%).
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