Frozen squid and cuttlefish exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $38.5 million of frozen squid and cuttlefish in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, 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 | $38.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $48.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $52.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $35.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $43.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 5.4K t |
Where Senegal exports frozen squid and cuttlefish to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $20.7M | 54% |
| Spain | $11.3M | 29% |
| China | $2.5M | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| France | $531K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $195K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $141K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $132K | 0.3% |
| Georgia | $34K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, 37% above the world average of $4.02. 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.
Frozen squid and cuttlefish imports to Senegal
In 2024, Senegal imported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $592 thousand (176 tonnes). Falkland Isds (Malvinas) alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $556K | 94% |
| France | $19K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $12K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal frozen squid and cuttlefish exports (HS 0307.43): 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 0307.43: Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen squid and cuttlefish exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $38.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 115 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen squid and cuttlefish from Senegal?
Italy was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Spain (29%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 20 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of frozen squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $4.02 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 squid and cuttlefish from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.0 million in 2017 to $38.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $52.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also import frozen squid and cuttlefish?
Yes. Senegal imported $592 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Falkland Isds (Malvinas), France and Spain. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish?
The HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish is subheading 0307.43. 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 0307 page.
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