Other frozen fish exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $94.5 million of other frozen fish in 2024 (87.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $118.5 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 | $94.5M | 87.6K t |
| 2023 | $117.3M | 106.5K t |
| 2022 | $106.1M | 99.7K t |
| 2021 | $118.5M | 95.6K t |
| 2020 | $116.4M | 105.9K t |
| 2019 | $100.8M | 86.6K t |
| 2018 | $69.0M | 35.9K t |
| 2017 | $51.6M | 14.4K t |
Where Senegal exports other frozen fish to
The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (32%), Guinea (21%), South Korea (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $30.3M | 32% |
| Guinea | $19.9M | 21% |
| South Korea | $10.7M | 11% |
| Mali | $9.6M | 10% |
| Cameroon | $5.0M | 5.2% |
| France | $4.2M | 4.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $3.6M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| China | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Ghana | $1.2M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 52% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Other frozen fish imports to Senegal
Imports of other frozen fish by Senegal reached $60.5 million in 2024 (66.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Senegal other frozen fish exports (HS 0303.89): 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 0303.89: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other frozen fish exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported other frozen fish worth $94.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 150 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy other frozen fish from Senegal?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by Guinea (21%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of other frozen fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other frozen fish from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $51.6 million in 2017 to $94.5 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2021 at $118.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also import other frozen fish?
Yes. Senegal imported $60.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Morocco and Argentina. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other frozen fish?
The HS code for other frozen fish is subheading 0303.89. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0303 page.
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