Frozen mackerel exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen mackerel by Senegal reached $8.0 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 103% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $28.1 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 | $8.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.4M | 25.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $56K | 78 t |
Where Senegal exports frozen mackerel to
One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6.8M | 85% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.0M | 13% |
| Guinea | $101K | 1.3% |
| Mali | $41K | 0.5% |
| Cameroon | $22K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $14K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $7K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.54, 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 mackerel imports to Senegal
Senegal imported $554 thousand of frozen mackerel in 2024 (452 tonnes). Most of the value came from Taiwan (39%), Japan (35%), China (25%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $215K | 39% |
| Japan | $195K | 35% |
| China | $138K | 25% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.8% |
| Mauritania | $2K | 0.3% |
| Gambia | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal frozen mackerel exports (HS 0303.54): 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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported frozen mackerel worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 101 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen mackerel from Senegal?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Burkina Faso (13%) and Guinea (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen mackerel from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56 thousand in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $28.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also import frozen mackerel?
Yes. Senegal imported $554 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, Japan and China. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. 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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