Infant formula imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of infant formula by Senegal reached $18.6 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Senegal imports infant formula from
Most of the value came from France (28%), Ghana (20%), Mexico (20%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.3M | 28% |
| Ghana | $3.7M | 20% |
| Mexico | $3.7M | 20% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 10% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| Morocco | $853K | 4.6% |
| South Africa | $733K | 3.9% |
| Mauritania | $331K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $234K | 1.3% |
| India | $140K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, 60% below the world average of $8.59, 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.
Infant formula exports from Senegal
Exports of infant formula by Senegal reached $900 thousand in 2024 (109 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Guinea-Bissau accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea-Bissau | $510K | 57% |
| Mauritania | $288K | 32% |
| Gambia | $95K | 11% |
| Guinea | $6K | 0.6% |
| Togo | $0K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported infant formula worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Ghana (20%) and Mexico (20%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $8.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of infant formula to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2023 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export infant formula?
Yes. Senegal exported $900 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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