Pepper and chili imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pepper and chili by Senegal reached $28.5 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $28.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 525 t |
Where Senegal imports pepper and chili from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $24.9M | 87% |
| Belize | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| India | $990K | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $876K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $231K | 0.8% |
| United States | $221K | 0.8% |
| France | $145K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $75K | 0.3% |
| China | $49K | 0.2% |
| Venezuela | $46K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0904
| 0904.11 | Peppercorns | 95% |
| 0904.22 | Ground chili powder | 3.5% |
| 0904.12 | Ground black pepper | 1.5% |
| 0904.21 | Dried chili peppers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.05 per kg, close to the world average of $3.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pepper and chili exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $238 thousand of pepper and chili in 2024 (381 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (46%), Spain (17%), Gambia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $110K | 46% |
| Spain | $42K | 17% |
| Gambia | $29K | 12% |
| Burkina Faso | $16K | 6.8% |
| Mauritania | $9K | 3.9% |
| Guinea | $9K | 3.6% |
| Cabo Verde | $8K | 3.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $7K | 2.9% |
| France | $5K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal pepper and chili imports (HS 0904): 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 0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta.
Common questions
What is the value of pepper and chili imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported pepper and chili worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pepper and chili to Senegal?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Belize (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of pepper and chili per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.05 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pepper and chili to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export pepper and chili?
Yes. Senegal exported $238 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Spain and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pepper and chili?
The HS code for pepper and chili is heading 0904. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0904.11 (95% of the value) and 0904.22 (3%).
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