Frozen albacore tuna exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported frozen albacore tuna worth $2.6 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 277% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.5 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 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $699K | 422 t |
| 2022 | $768K | 536 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 575 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.1K t |
Where Senegal exports frozen albacore tuna to
China alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 80% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $500K | 19% |
| Singapore | $24K | 0.9% |
| Cabo Verde | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.72, 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal frozen albacore tuna exports (HS 0303.41): 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 0303.41: Fish: frozen, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen albacore tuna exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported frozen albacore tuna worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 72 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 277% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen albacore tuna from Senegal?
China was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (19%) and Singapore (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of frozen albacore tuna per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen albacore tuna from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2019 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen albacore tuna?
The HS code for frozen albacore tuna is subheading 0303.41. 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 0303 page.
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