Ground phosphate exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported ground phosphate worth $98.2 million (621.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
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 | $98.2M | 621.0K t |
| 2023 | $84.6M | 471.7K t |
| 2022 | $81.1M | 452.0K t |
| 2021 | $48.0M | 527.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 322.2K t |
| 2019 | $41.1M | 582.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 114.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 137.0K t |
Where Senegal exports ground phosphate to
Most of it went to Lithuania (44%), India (30%), Belgium (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+742% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $43.6M | 44% |
| India | $29.3M | 30% |
| Belgium | $9.3M | 9.5% |
| Mexico | $8.0M | 8.1% |
| Philippines | $5.5M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, close to the world average of $0.16.
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 ground phosphate exports (HS 2510.20): 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 2510.20: Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground phosphate exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported ground phosphate worth $98.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 621.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 79 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy ground phosphate from Senegal?
Lithuania was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($43.6 million), followed by India (30%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 742% on the year.
What is the average export price of ground phosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ground phosphate from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $98.2 million in 2024, an increase of 746%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground phosphate?
The HS code for ground phosphate is subheading 2510.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2510 page.
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