Fresh milk imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported fresh milk worth $9.9 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 7.9K t |
Where Senegal imports fresh milk from
France alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0401
| 0401.20 | Semi-skimmed milk | 72% |
| 0401.50 | Double cream | 22% |
| 0401.10 | Skim milk | 5.7% |
| 0401.40 | Whole milk | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.94. 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 milk exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported fresh milk worth $727 thousand (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Gambia accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $588K | 81% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $133K | 18% |
| Guinea | $3K | 0.4% |
| Mali | $3K | 0.4% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal fresh milk imports (HS 0401): 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 0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh milk imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported fresh milk worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh milk to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh milk to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export fresh milk?
Yes. Senegal exported $727 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh milk?
The HS code for fresh milk is heading 0401. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0401.20 (72% of the value) and 0401.50 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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