Molluscs exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of molluscs by Senegal reached $104.4 million in 2024 (16.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $250.5 million.
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 | $104.4M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $147.0M | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $250.5M | 25.1K t |
| 2021 | $178.6M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $85.5M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $195.8M | 32.9K t |
| 2018 | $155.6M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $100.6M | 14.8K t |
Where Senegal exports molluscs to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (42%), Spain (25%), Japan (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $43.4M | 42% |
| Spain | $25.6M | 25% |
| Japan | $6.2M | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $5.7M | 5.4% |
| China | $5.3M | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $4.0M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| France | $2.1M | 2% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.52 | Frozen octopus | 41% |
| 0307.43 | Frozen squid and cuttlefish | 37% |
| 0307.99 | Dried molluscs (other) | 6.9% |
| 0307.59 | Dried octopus | 5.9% |
| 0307.92 | Frozen molluscs (other) | 4.3% |
| 0307.49 | Dried squid and cuttlefish | 1.7% |
| 0307.51 | Fresh octopus | 1.5% |
| 0307.42 | Fresh squid and cuttlefish | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.17 per kg, 21% above the world average of $5.09. 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.
Molluscs imports to Senegal
Imports of molluscs by Senegal reached $1.1 million in 2024 (368 tonnes). Falkland Isds (Malvinas) alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $556K | 52% |
| France | $186K | 17% |
| Italy | $133K | 12% |
| Ecuador | $96K | 9% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $27K | 2.5% |
| Mauritania | $15K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $12K | 1.2% |
| Chile | $9K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal molluscs exports (HS 0307): 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 0307: Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of molluscs exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported molluscs worth $104.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy molluscs from Senegal?
Italy was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($43.4 million), followed by Spain (25%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 711% on the year.
What is the average export price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.17 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $5.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of molluscs from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $100.6 million in 2017 to $104.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $250.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $152.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also import molluscs?
Yes. Senegal imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Falkland Isds (Malvinas), France and Italy. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $103.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0307.52 (41% of the value) and 0307.43 (37%).
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