Frozen sardines and sprats exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen sardines and sprats by Senegal reached $12.4 million in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $40.4 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 | $12.4M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.8M | 37.4K t |
| 2021 | $40.4M | 45.2K t |
| 2020 | $37.5M | 46.6K t |
| 2019 | $32.0M | 41.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $161K | 177 t |
Where Senegal exports frozen sardines and sprats to
One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11.1M | 89% |
| Guinea | $445K | 3.6% |
| Cameroon | $309K | 2.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $230K | 1.9% |
| Ghana | $181K | 1.5% |
| Togo | $133K | 1.1% |
| France | $18K | 0.2% |
| Mali | $12K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen sardines and sprats imports to Senegal
Senegal imported $9.0 million of frozen sardines and sprats in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Mauritania alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $4.7M | 52% |
| China | $3.1M | 34% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 13% |
| Japan | $39K | 0.4% |
| Gambia | $25K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal frozen sardines and sprats exports (HS 0303.53): 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 0303.53: Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), 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 sardines and sprats exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported frozen sardines and sprats worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 88 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen sardines and sprats from Senegal?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Guinea (4%) and Cameroon (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. The Republic of the Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 581% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen sardines and sprats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen sardines and sprats from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $161 thousand in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $40.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also import frozen sardines and sprats?
Yes. Senegal imported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mauritania, China and Morocco. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen sardines and sprats?
The HS code for frozen sardines and sprats is subheading 0303.53. 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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