Prepared grain cereals exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $3.6 million of prepared grain cereals in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 114% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.9 million.
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 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 881 t |
| 2018 | $5K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $18K | 30 t |
Where Senegal exports prepared grain cereals to
The largest buyer markets were Guinea (46%), Italy (23%), Mauritania (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $1.7M | 46% |
| Italy | $845K | 23% |
| Mauritania | $236K | 6.5% |
| Gambia | $207K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 4.8% |
| France | $167K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $115K | 3.2% |
| United States | $95K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $24K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.87, 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.
Prepared grain cereals imports to Senegal
In 2024, Senegal imported prepared grain cereals worth $3.4 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.0M | 59% |
| France | $305K | 8.9% |
| China | $287K | 8.4% |
| Bulgaria | $235K | 6.9% |
| Jordan | $220K | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $141K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $42K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $40K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $30K | 0.9% |
| United States | $29K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal prepared grain cereals exports (HS 1904.90): 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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported prepared grain cereals worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared grain cereals from Senegal?
Guinea was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Mauritania (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $2.87 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 grain cereals from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also import prepared grain cereals?
Yes. Senegal imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, France and China. That compares with exports of $3.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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