Granite exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported granite worth $2.2 million (152.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 177% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.9 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 | $2.2M | 152.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 404.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 132.9K t |
| 2021 | $341K | 65.0K t |
| 2020 | $245K | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $395K | 25.3K t |
| 2018 | $0K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 3 t |
Where Senegal exports granite to
Gambia alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $1.5M | 66% |
| Mauritania | $506K | 23% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $234K | 11% |
| Mali | $14K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2516
| 2516.90 | Building stone (other) | 56% |
| 2516.11 | Granite blocks | 44% |
| 2516.20 | Sandstone | 0.2% |
| 2516.12 | Granite rough blocks | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2516.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.01 per kg, 89% below the world average of $0.09, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal granite exports (HS 2516): 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 2516: Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of granite exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported granite worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy granite from Senegal?
The Gambia was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Mauritania (23%) and Guinea-Bissau (10%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average export price of granite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.01 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $0.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of granite from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $992 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for granite?
The HS code for granite is heading 2516. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2516.90 (56% of the value) and 2516.11 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Senegal, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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