Frozen tuna (other) exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported frozen tuna (other) worth $20.3 million (18.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 96 countries for exports of this product. That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 107% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $32.8 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 | $20.3M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 21.9K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $26.0M | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $124K | 49 t |
Where Senegal exports frozen tuna (other) to
Cote d'Ivoire alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $18.9M | 93% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $79K | 0.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $46K | 0.2% |
| Ghana | $41K | 0.2% |
| Cabo Verde | $39K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $28K | 0.1% |
| France | $24K | 0.1% |
| Liberia | $16K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $14K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.68, 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 tuna (other) imports to Senegal
Imports of frozen tuna (other) by Senegal reached $1.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Guinea accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $1.3M | 95% |
| Spain | $29K | 2.1% |
| Seychelles | $28K | 2% |
| China | $12K | 0.9% |
| Gambia | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal frozen tuna (other) exports (HS 0303.49): 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 0303.49: Fish: frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, 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 tuna (other) exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported frozen tuna (other) worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 96 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen tuna (other) from Senegal?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Spain (5%) and the Republic of the Congo (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen tuna (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen tuna (other) from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $124 thousand in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also import frozen tuna (other)?
Yes. Senegal imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Guinea, Spain and the Seychelles. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen tuna (other)?
The HS code for frozen tuna (other) is subheading 0303.49. 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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