Frozen skipjack tuna exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $18.2 million of frozen skipjack tuna in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.3 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 | $18.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $30.1M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $30.0M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.0M | 16.1K t |
Where Senegal exports frozen skipjack tuna to
One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $10.2M | 56% |
| Tunisia | $3.0M | 17% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 15% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $732K | 4% |
| Colombia | $329K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen skipjack tuna imports to Senegal
Senegal imported $1.7 million of frozen skipjack tuna in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Panama accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | $855K | 50% |
| Spain | $833K | 49% |
| China | $10K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $5K | 0.3% |
| France | $3K | 0.2% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal frozen skipjack tuna exports (HS 0303.43): 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 0303.43: Fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, 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 skipjack tuna exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported frozen skipjack tuna worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 73 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen skipjack tuna from Senegal?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Tunisia (17%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen skipjack tuna per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen skipjack tuna from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.0 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also import frozen skipjack tuna?
Yes. Senegal imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Panama, Spain and China. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen skipjack tuna?
The HS code for frozen skipjack tuna is subheading 0303.43. 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.
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