Frozen flat fish fillets exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $6.3 million of frozen flat fish fillets in 2024 (844 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.3M | 844 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 848 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 768 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 688 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 592 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 611 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 989 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 853 t |
Where Senegal exports frozen flat fish fillets to
France alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.2M | 66% |
| Italy | $665K | 11% |
| Germany | $628K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $347K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $221K | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $77K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $75K | 1.2% |
| Luxembourg | $74K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $38K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $35K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.50 per kg, 36% above the world average of $5.53. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal frozen flat fish fillets exports (HS 0304.83): 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 0304.83: Fish fillets: frozen, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen flat fish fillets exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported frozen flat fish fillets worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 844 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 71 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen flat fish fillets from Senegal?
France was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen flat fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.50 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $5.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen flat fish fillets from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen flat fish fillets?
The HS code for frozen flat fish fillets is subheading 0304.83. 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 0304 page.
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