Fish fillets exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fish fillets by Senegal reached $17.1 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.8 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 | $17.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 2.6K t |
Where Senegal exports fish fillets to
France alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.3M | 66% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 16% |
| Germany | $647K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $616K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $432K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $310K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $299K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $221K | 1.3% |
| Luxembourg | $96K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $90K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.83 | Frozen flat fish fillets | 37% |
| 0304.43 | Fresh flat fish fillets | 25% |
| 0304.49 | Fresh fish fillets (other) | 18% |
| 0304.89 | Frozen fish fillets (other) | 17% |
| 0304.59 | Fresh fish meat (other) | 1.7% |
| 0304.79 | Frozen demersal fillets (other) | 0.2% |
| 0304.87 | Frozen tuna fillets | 0.1% |
| 0304.54 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, 42% above the world average of $6.41. 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.
Fish fillets imports to Senegal
Senegal imported $754 thousand of fish fillets in 2024 (360 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Malaysia (34%), Belgium (30%), France (25%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $259K | 34% |
| Belgium | $225K | 30% |
| France | $189K | 25% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 8.2% |
| Norway | $17K | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal fish fillets exports (HS 0304): 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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported fish fillets worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish fillets from Senegal?
France was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $6.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fish fillets from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also import fish fillets?
Yes. Senegal imported $754 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Belgium and France. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0304.83 (37% of the value) and 0304.43 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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