Frozen yellowfin tuna exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $12.1 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.1 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 | $12.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 5.0K t |
Where Senegal exports frozen yellowfin tuna to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.4M | 53% |
| Morocco | $1.8M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 11% |
| Tunisia | $912K | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $553K | 4.6% |
| Colombia | $367K | 3% |
| Italy | $322K | 2.7% |
| Cabo Verde | $290K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $115K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, close to the world average of $2.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen yellowfin tuna imports to Senegal
In 2024, Senegal imported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $535 thousand (238 tonnes). Spain alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+868% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $503K | 94% |
| Bulgaria | $18K | 3.4% |
| Seychelles | $7K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.7% |
| Panama | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal frozen yellowfin tuna exports (HS 0303.42): 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 0303.42: Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), 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 yellowfin tuna exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 99 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen yellowfin tuna from Senegal?
Spain was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Morocco (15%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen yellowfin tuna per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.46 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 yellowfin tuna from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also import frozen yellowfin tuna?
Yes. Senegal imported $535 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Bulgaria and the Seychelles. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna?
The HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna is subheading 0303.42. 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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