Live plants imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live plants by Senegal reached $2.1 million in 2024 (427 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.9 million.
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 | $2.1M | 427 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 903 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 328 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 497 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 182 t |
| 2019 | $671K | 129 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 389 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 150 t |
Where Senegal imports live plants from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.5M | 69% |
| France | $314K | 15% |
| Israel | $100K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $75K | 3.5% |
| Iceland | $42K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $31K | 1.5% |
| Mauritania | $27K | 1.3% |
| Costa Rica | $22K | 1% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 46% |
| 0602.20 | Fruit tree saplings | 42% |
| 0602.10 | Plant cuttings | 12% |
| 0602.40 | Rose plants | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, 97% above the world average of $2.53. 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.
Live plants exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported live plants worth $452 thousand (73 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (47%), Netherlands (18%), Portugal (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $214K | 47% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 18% |
| Portugal | $48K | 11% |
| Germany | $32K | 7.1% |
| Japan | $25K | 5.4% |
| France | $23K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 2.2% |
| Gambia | $9K | 2% |
| Canada | $6K | 1.4% |
| Mauritania | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal live plants imports (HS 0602): 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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported live plants worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 427 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply live plants to Senegal?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by France (15%) and Israel (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of live plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live plants to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2021 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export live plants?
Yes. Senegal exported $452 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0602.90 (46% of the value) and 0602.20 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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