Nitrogen fertilizer imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $39.5 million (106.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $104.9 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 | $39.5M | 106.5K t |
| 2023 | $61.0M | 149.6K t |
| 2022 | $104.9M | 136.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 88.4K t |
| 2020 | $56.4M | 265.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 145.6K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 130.8K t |
| 2017 | $26.6M | 150.1K t |
Where Senegal imports nitrogen fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Russia (35%), Nigeria (22%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $14.0M | 36% |
| Nigeria | $8.8M | 22% |
| Egypt | $6.2M | 16% |
| Sweden | $3.3M | 8.4% |
| Morocco | $2.9M | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| China | $840K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $514K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $389K | 1% |
| Belgium | $343K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 67% |
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 19% |
| 3102.90 | Mixed nitrogen fertilizer | 8.6% |
| 3102.60 | Calcium and ammonium nitrate mixtures | 3.6% |
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 1.1% |
| 3102.40 | Ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate | 0.2% |
| 3102.80 | Urea and ammonium nitrate solution | 0.1% |
| 3102.29 | Single nitrogen fertilizer | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $2.3 million of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.3M | 55% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $390K | 17% |
| Guinea | $383K | 17% |
| Mauritania | $136K | 5.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $69K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102): 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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $39.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 106.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to Senegal?
Russia was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by Nigeria (22%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nitrogen fertilizer to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.6 million in 2017 to $39.5 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $104.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3102.10 (67% of the value) and 3102.30 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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