Fresh fish exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $47.2 million of fresh fish in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $47.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $49.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $41.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $42.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $48.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $53.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $50.2M | 4.8K t |
Where Senegal exports fresh fish to
Most of it went to Greece (26%), France (23%), Spain (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $12.1M | 26% |
| France | $10.7M | 23% |
| Spain | $8.2M | 17% |
| Portugal | $3.9M | 8.3% |
| Israel | $3.5M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| Iceland | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Cyprus | $903K | 1.9% |
| United States | $860K | 1.8% |
| Iran | $570K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 0302
| 0302.89 | Other fresh fish | 90% |
| 0302.85 | Fresh seabream | 4.8% |
| 0302.29 | Fresh flatfish (other species) | 2.8% |
| 0302.23 | Fresh sole | 1.4% |
| 0302.59 | Fresh fish (other demersal) | 0.2% |
| 0302.32 | Fresh yellowfin tuna | 0.1% |
| 0302.45 | Fresh horse mackerel | 0.1% |
| 0302.19 | Fresh salmonidae (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.92 per kg, 77% above the world average of $6.18. 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.
Fresh fish imports to Senegal
Imports of fresh fish by Senegal reached $989 thousand in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Mauritania alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $769K | 78% |
| Guinea | $72K | 7.3% |
| Seychelles | $66K | 6.7% |
| France | $29K | 3% |
| Morocco | $18K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $15K | 1.5% |
| Gambia | $12K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal fresh fish exports (HS 0302): 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 0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported fresh fish worth $47.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh fish from Senegal?
Greece was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by France (23%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.92 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $6.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh fish from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.2 million in 2017 to $47.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $53.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also import fresh fish?
Yes. Senegal imported $989 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mauritania, Guinea and the Seychelles. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $46.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish?
The HS code for fresh fish is heading 0302. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0302.89 (90% of the value) and 0302.85 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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