Fresh flat fish fillets exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh flat fish fillets by Senegal reached $4.3 million in 2024 (335 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 50 countries. Value rose 46% on 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 | $4.3M | 335 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 300 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 273 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 231 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 198 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 400 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 425 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 377 t |
Where Senegal exports fresh flat fish fillets to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.2M | 98% |
| Italy | $72K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $18K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $7K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.86 per kg, close to the world average of $12.88.
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 fresh flat fish fillets exports (HS 0304.43): 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 0304.43: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae).
Common questions
What is the value of fresh flat fish fillets exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported fresh flat fish fillets worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 335 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 50 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh flat fish fillets from Senegal?
France was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Italy (2%) and Bulgaria (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 804% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh flat fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.88 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 flat fish fillets from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh flat fish fillets?
The HS code for fresh flat fish fillets is subheading 0304.43. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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