Milled rice imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported milled rice worth $104.8 million (125.7 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $179.3 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 | $104.8M | 125.7K t |
| 2023 | $140.6M | 212.8K t |
| 2022 | $179.3M | 242.4K t |
| 2021 | $80.8M | 122.4K t |
| 2020 | $46.2M | 65.4K t |
| 2019 | $71.8M | 134.6K t |
| 2018 | $49.7M | 150.3K t |
| 2017 | $55.8M | 162.8K t |
Where Senegal imports milled rice from
India alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $92.0M | 88% |
| Thailand | $7.2M | 6.9% |
| Pakistan | $3.1M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $928K | 0.9% |
| United States | $439K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $260K | 0.3% |
| Cambodia | $224K | 0.2% |
| China | $172K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $145K | 0.1% |
| France | $97K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Milled rice exports from Senegal
Exports of milled rice by Senegal reached $14.7 million in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $13.1M | 89% |
| Guinea | $1.0M | 7% |
| Gambia | $463K | 3.1% |
| Mauritania | $77K | 0.5% |
| France | $8K | 0.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal milled rice imports (HS 1006.30): 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 1006.30: Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.
Common questions
What is the value of milled rice imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported milled rice worth $104.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply milled rice to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($92.0 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and Pakistan (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of milled rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of milled rice to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.8 million in 2017 to $104.8 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $179.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export milled rice?
Yes. Senegal exported $14.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $90.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for milled rice?
The HS code for milled rice is subheading 1006.30. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
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