Onions and garlic imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $117.4 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (205.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $117.4M | 205.5K t |
| 2023 | $125.1M | 226.7K t |
| 2022 | $108.6M | 188.7K t |
| 2021 | $58.9M | 178.9K t |
| 2020 | $83.7M | 201.4K t |
| 2019 | $51.6M | 166.7K t |
| 2018 | $88.3M | 191.3K t |
| 2017 | $65.1M | 218.0K t |
Where Senegal imports onions and garlic from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 67% of the value.
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 69% |
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 31% |
| 0703.90 | Leeks and shallots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.76, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Onions and garlic exports from Senegal
Exports of onions and garlic by Senegal reached $21.6 million in 2024 (26.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (49%), Spain (37%), Gambia (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $10.6M | 49% |
| Spain | $7.9M | 37% |
| Gambia | $928K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $767K | 3.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $350K | 1.6% |
| France | $325K | 1.5% |
| Mali | $249K | 1.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $245K | 1.1% |
| Guinea | $74K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $46K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal onions and garlic imports (HS 0703): 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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported onions and garlic worth $117.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 205.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply onions and garlic to Senegal?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($78.8 million), followed by China (31%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of onions and garlic to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.1 million in 2017 to $117.4 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $125.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export onions and garlic?
Yes. Senegal exported $21.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Spain and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $95.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0703.10 (69% of the value) and 0703.20 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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