Pesticide imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported pesticide worth $36.1 million (11.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $46.2 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 | $36.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $46.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $29.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $30.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $28.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 10.1K t |
Where Senegal imports pesticide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.2M | 61% |
| France | $2.8M | 7.8% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 7.4% |
| India | $2.1M | 5.9% |
| United States | $880K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $759K | 2.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $599K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $556K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $496K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $471K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 47% |
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 36% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 9.4% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 4.7% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 2.6% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 0.5% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 0.4% |
| 3808.69 | Industrial insecticide | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, 45% below the world average of $5.89, 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.
Pesticide exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported pesticide worth $2.4 million (478 tonnes). Mauritania alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $1.2M | 52% |
| Mali | $786K | 33% |
| Burkina Faso | $117K | 5% |
| Sierra Leone | $75K | 3.2% |
| Cabo Verde | $49K | 2.1% |
| Guinea | $31K | 1.3% |
| Togo | $22K | 0.9% |
| Gambia | $17K | 0.7% |
| Chad | $11K | 0.5% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported pesticide worth $36.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by France (8%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 889% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pesticide to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $36.1 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $46.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export pesticide?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Mali and Burkina Faso. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $33.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3808.91 (46% of the value) and 3808.93 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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