Frozen fish exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $235.8 million of frozen fish in 2024 (198.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $346.0 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 | $235.8M | 198.9K t |
| 2023 | $289.8M | 237.7K t |
| 2022 | $289.0M | 253.7K t |
| 2021 | $318.1M | 276.0K t |
| 2020 | $336.7M | 307.9K t |
| 2019 | $346.0M | 284.6K t |
| 2018 | $211.0M | 139.3K t |
| 2017 | $127.2M | 47.5K t |
Where Senegal exports frozen fish to
The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (42%), Guinea (11%), Spain (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $99.6M | 42% |
| Guinea | $25.7M | 11% |
| Spain | $16.8M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $16.4M | 7% |
| Morocco | $15.3M | 6.5% |
| Mali | $10.7M | 4.5% |
| China | $9.4M | 4% |
| Cameroon | $6.8M | 2.9% |
| France | $4.9M | 2.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $4.7M | 2% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 40% |
| 0303.55 | Frozen jack mackerel | 14% |
| 0303.49 | Frozen tuna (other) | 8.6% |
| 0303.39 | Frozen flat fish (other) | 8.5% |
| 0303.43 | Frozen skipjack tuna | 7.7% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 5.3% |
| 0303.42 | Frozen yellowfin tuna | 5.1% |
| 0303.33 | Frozen sole | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.06, 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.
Frozen fish imports to Senegal
Imports of frozen fish by Senegal reached $86.2 million in 2024 (97.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (49%), Mauritania (15%), Morocco (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Senegal frozen fish exports (HS 0303): 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: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported frozen fish worth $235.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 198.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish from Senegal?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($99.6 million), followed by Guinea (11%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $2.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen fish from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $127.2 million in 2017 to $235.8 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2019 at $346.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $269.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also import frozen fish?
Yes. Senegal imported $86.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Mauritania and Morocco. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $149.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0303.89 (40% of the value) and 0303.55 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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