Fresh onions imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported fresh onions worth $81.0 million (181.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $81.0M | 181.8K t |
| 2023 | $85.7M | 200.7K t |
| 2022 | $94.3M | 165.0K t |
| 2021 | $41.5M | 155.9K t |
| 2020 | $70.7M | 181.8K t |
| 2019 | $36.9M | 148.6K t |
| 2018 | $75.9M | 171.8K t |
| 2017 | $45.8M | 202.9K t |
Where Senegal imports fresh onions from
Netherlands alone supplied 97% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh onions exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $21.5 million of fresh onions in 2024 (26.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (49%), Spain (37%), Gambia (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $10.6M | 50% |
| Spain | $7.9M | 37% |
| Gambia | $843K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $767K | 3.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $350K | 1.6% |
| France | $325K | 1.5% |
| Sierra Leone | $245K | 1.1% |
| Mali | $225K | 1.1% |
| Guinea | $74K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $46K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal fresh onions imports (HS 0703.10): 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 0703.10: Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh onions imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported fresh onions worth $81.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh onions to Senegal?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($78.5 million), followed by Belgium (2%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh onions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh onions to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.8 million in 2017 to $81.0 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2022 at $94.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export fresh onions?
Yes. Senegal exported $21.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Spain and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $59.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh onions?
The HS code for fresh onions is subheading 0703.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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