Potassium fertilizer imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium fertilizer by Senegal reached $12.0 million in 2024 (29.0 thousand tonnes). That is 63% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.0 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 | $12.0M | 29.0K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 47.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 27.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 32.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 53.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 48.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 41.8K t |
Where Senegal imports potassium fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were United States (38%), Belgium (14%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.5M | 38% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 13% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 9.8% |
| Spain | $729K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $696K | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $461K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $391K | 3.3% |
| China | $261K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $201K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 64% |
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate fertilizer | 32% |
| 3104.90 | Potassium fertilizers (other) | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 37% above the world average of $0.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potassium fertilizer exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $232 thousand of potassium fertilizer in 2024 (470 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (46%), Angola (35%), Republic of the Congo (11%).
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal potassium fertilizer imports (HS 3104): 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 3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported potassium fertilizer worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of potassium fertilizer to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $32.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export potassium fertilizer?
Yes. Senegal exported $232 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Angola and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3104.20 (64% of the value) and 3104.30 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Senegal, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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