Potatoes imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potatoes by Senegal reached $40.0 million in 2024 (74.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $40.0M | 74.2K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 61.4K t |
| 2022 | $32.1M | 59.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 33.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 62.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 57.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.7M | 56.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 86.2K t |
Where Senegal imports potatoes from
Netherlands alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0701
| 0701.90 | Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled | 76% |
| 0701.10 | Seed potatoes | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Potatoes exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported potatoes worth $758 thousand (2.2 thousand tonnes). Gambia alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $513K | 68% |
| Mauritania | $95K | 13% |
| Mali | $62K | 8.2% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $40K | 5.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $25K | 3.3% |
| Benin | $12K | 1.6% |
| Cabo Verde | $11K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal potatoes imports (HS 0701): 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported potatoes worth $40.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply potatoes to Senegal?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($29.0 million), followed by France (20%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 846% on the year.
What is the average import price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potatoes to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $40.0 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export potatoes?
Yes. Senegal exported $758 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mauritania and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $39.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0701.90 (76% of the value) and 0701.10 (24%).
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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