Fresh rock lobster exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh rock lobster by Senegal reached $2.9 million in 2024 (89 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.1 million.
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 | $2.9M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 109 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $824K | 49 t |
| 2020 | $683K | 37 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 61 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 52 t |
Where Senegal exports fresh rock lobster to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 93% |
| France | $143K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 1.3% |
| United States | $13K | 0.5% |
| Cabo Verde | $10K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.22 per kg, 22% below the world average of $41.23, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal fresh rock lobster exports (HS 0306.31): 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 0306.31: Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh rock lobster exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported fresh rock lobster worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 82 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh rock lobster from Senegal?
China was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by France (5%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh rock lobster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $32.22 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $41.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh rock lobster from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh rock lobster?
The HS code for fresh rock lobster is subheading 0306.31. 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 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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