Frozen jack mackerel exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen jack mackerel by Senegal reached $33.7 million in 2024 (33.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 107% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $52.0 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 | $33.7M | 33.8K t |
| 2023 | $43.1M | 41.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 39.8K t |
| 2021 | $52.0M | 50.7K t |
| 2020 | $51.1M | 52.1K t |
| 2019 | $43.3M | 43.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 21.2K t |
| 2017 | $204K | 173 t |
Where Senegal exports frozen jack mackerel to
Cote d'Ivoire alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $24.7M | 73% |
| Guinea | $2.9M | 8.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Cameroon | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Togo | $998K | 3% |
| Mali | $946K | 2.8% |
| Benin | $693K | 2.1% |
| Ghana | $484K | 1.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $100K | 0.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $52K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen jack mackerel imports to Senegal
Imports of frozen jack mackerel by Senegal reached $1.9 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Morocco (29%), China (20%), Chile (17%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $542K | 29% |
| China | $380K | 21% |
| Chile | $313K | 17% |
| Mauritania | $305K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $128K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $96K | 5.2% |
| Gambia | $88K | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal frozen jack mackerel exports (HS 0303.55): 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 0303.55: Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), 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 jack mackerel exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported frozen jack mackerel worth $33.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 90 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen jack mackerel from Senegal?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($24.7 million), followed by Guinea (9%) and the Republic of the Congo (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen jack mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.15 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 jack mackerel from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $204 thousand in 2017 to $33.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $52.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also import frozen jack mackerel?
Yes. Senegal imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, China and Chile. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen jack mackerel?
The HS code for frozen jack mackerel is subheading 0303.55. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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