Maize imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported maize worth $88.8 million (436.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $119.0 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 | $88.8M | 436.4K t |
| 2023 | $119.0M | 472.1K t |
| 2022 | $101.2M | 408.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.9M | 149.6K t |
| 2020 | $58.8M | 359.8K t |
| 2019 | $56.6M | 354.2K t |
| 2018 | $67.2M | 376.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 74.4K t |
Where Senegal imports maize from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $76.0M | 86% |
| Brazil | $6.6M | 7.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Paraguay | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| France | $904K | 1% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $765K | 0.9% |
| India | $500K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $275K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $208K | 0.2% |
| United States | $206K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 97% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Maize exports from Senegal
Exports of maize by Senegal reached $2.2 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Guinea (35%), Guinea-Bissau (15%), China (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $782K | 35% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $324K | 15% |
| China | $277K | 13% |
| Spain | $271K | 12% |
| France | $270K | 12% |
| Gambia | $101K | 4.5% |
| Mauritania | $68K | 3% |
| United States | $53K | 2.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $24K | 1.1% |
| Kuwait | $19K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported maize worth $88.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 436.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Senegal?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($76.0 million), followed by Brazil (7%) and Cote d'Ivoire (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Antigua and Barbuda grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of maize to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $88.8 million in 2024, an increase of 780%. The peak was 2023 at $119.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export maize?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and China. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $86.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (97% of the value) and 1005.10 (3%).
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