Hydrocarbon exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported hydrocarbon worth $12.5 million (28 tonnes). Value rose 24260% on 2023. Over 2019-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 264% 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 | $12.5M | 28 t |
| 2023 | $51K | 4 t |
| 2022 | $44K | 4 t |
| 2021 | $29K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $26K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $20K | 2 t |
Where Senegal exports hydrocarbon to
One buyer market dominates: Gambia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $12.5M | 100% |
| Denmark | $53K | 0.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1K | 0% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
| Mali | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2901
| 2901.10 | Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons | 100% |
| 2901.29 | Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $455.31 per kg, 60608% above the world average of $0.75. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal hydrocarbon exports (HS 2901): 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 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrocarbon exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported hydrocarbon worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy hydrocarbon from Senegal?
The Gambia was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Denmark (0%) and Guinea-Bissau (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared export value was about $455.31 per kg in 2024, 60608% above the world average of $0.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hydrocarbon from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20 thousand in 2019 to $12.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrocarbon?
The HS code for hydrocarbon is heading 2901. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2901.10 (100% of the value) and 2901.29 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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