Phosphate rock exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported phosphate rock worth $167.7 million (1.16 million tonnes). It ranks 9th of 90 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
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 | $167.7M | 1.16M t |
| 2023 | $96.8M | 569.0K t |
| 2022 | $92.7M | 512.4K t |
| 2021 | $54.1M | 600.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.1M | 505.0K t |
| 2019 | $68.8M | 884.7K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 256.4K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 260.8K t |
Where Senegal exports phosphate rock to
The largest buyer markets were Lithuania (26%), India (25%), Germany (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+742% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $43.6M | 26% |
| India | $42.2M | 25% |
| Germany | $26.2M | 16% |
| Switzerland | $13.9M | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $9.3M | 5.6% |
| Philippines | $9.1M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $8.0M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $3.3M | 2% |
Product types under HS 2510
| 2510.20 | Ground phosphate | 59% |
| 2510.10 | Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2510.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal phosphate rock exports (HS 2510): 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 2510: Natural calcium phosphates; natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate rock exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported phosphate rock worth $167.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.16 million tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 90 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphate rock from Senegal?
Lithuania was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($43.6 million), followed by India (25%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 742% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphate rock per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of phosphate rock from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $167.7 million in 2024, an increase of 689%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $70.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate rock?
The HS code for phosphate rock is heading 2510. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2510.20 (59% of the value) and 2510.10 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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