Prepared fish exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $87.5 million of prepared fish in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 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 | $87.5M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $100.3M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $88.8M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $60.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $58.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $63.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $42.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Senegal exports prepared fish to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64.2M | 73% |
| Morocco | $19.4M | 22% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| France | $841K | 1% |
| Guinea | $447K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $430K | 0.5% |
| Sierra Leone | $400K | 0.5% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $159K | 0.2% |
| Gambia | $153K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $91K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.14 | Prepared tuna | 98% |
| 1604.13 | Prepared sardines | 1.4% |
| 1604.20 | Minced fish products | 0.6% |
| 1604.12 | Prepared herring | 0% |
| 1604.15 | Prepared mackerel | 0% |
| 1604.19 | Prepared fish (other species) | 0% |
| 1604.16 | Prepared anchovies | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.33 per kg, close to the world average of $4.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared fish imports to Senegal
In 2024, Senegal imported prepared fish worth $15.5 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Indonesia (44%), China (18%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $6.8M | 44% |
| China | $2.8M | 18% |
| United States | $2.2M | 14% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 12% |
| France | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $253K | 1.6% |
| India | $148K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $138K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $137K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal prepared fish exports (HS 1604): 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported prepared fish worth $87.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared fish from Senegal?
The United States was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($64.2 million), followed by Morocco (22%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.33 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $4.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared fish from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $87.5 million in 2024, an increase of 689%. The peak was 2023 at $100.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also import prepared fish?
Yes. Senegal imported $15.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, China and the United States. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $72.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1604.14 (98% of the value) and 1604.13 (1%).
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