Food preparations imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported food preparations worth $60.5 million (15.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.5M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $60.4M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $53.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $50.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $47.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $42.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $32.1M | 9.3K t |
Where Senegal imports food preparations from
The largest suppliers were France (26%), Morocco (11%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $15.9M | 26% |
| Morocco | $6.5M | 11% |
| Spain | $6.0M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 7% |
| United States | $3.8M | 6.3% |
| Malta | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| China | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 94% |
| 2106.10 | Protein concentrate | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.90 per kg, 36% below the world average of $6.09, 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.
Food preparations exports from Senegal
Exports of food preparations by Senegal reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Mauritania (20%), Mali (16%), Burkina Faso (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $510K | 20% |
| Mali | $399K | 16% |
| Burkina Faso | $357K | 14% |
| Gambia | $281K | 11% |
| France | $247K | 9.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $153K | 5.9% |
| United States | $148K | 5.8% |
| Canada | $112K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $83K | 3.2% |
| Guinea | $57K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal food preparations imports (HS 2106): 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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported food preparations worth $60.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparations to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Morocco (11%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $6.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparations to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.1 million in 2017 to $60.5 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $48.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export food preparations?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Mali and Burkina Faso. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $57.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (94% of the value) and 2106.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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