Olive oil imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $2.2 million of olive oil in 2024 (296 tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 296 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 271 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 277 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 387 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 366 t |
| 2019 | $968K | 367 t |
| 2018 | $885K | 167 t |
| 2017 | $840K | 173 t |
Where Senegal imports olive oil from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (39%), France (27%), Spain (16%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+593% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $843K | 39% |
| France | $583K | 27% |
| Spain | $359K | 17% |
| Lebanon | $182K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $91K | 4.2% |
| Portugal | $41K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $28K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.6% |
| United States | $8K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1509
| 1509.10 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 74% |
| 1509.90 | Refined olive oil | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.34 per kg, close to the world average of $8.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Olive oil exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported olive oil worth $289 thousand (145 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $258K | 89% |
| Spain | $30K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.6% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal olive oil imports (HS 1509): 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 1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of olive oil imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported olive oil worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 296 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply olive oil to Senegal?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($843 thousand), followed by France (27%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 789% on the year.
What is the average import price of olive oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.34 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $8.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of olive oil to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $840 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export olive oil?
Yes. Senegal exported $289 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for olive oil?
The HS code for olive oil is heading 1509. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1509.10 (74% of the value) and 1509.90 (26%).
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