Refined palm oil imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $202.4 million of refined palm oil in 2024 (159.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $259.2 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 | $202.4M | 159.4K t |
| 2023 | $259.2M | 197.4K t |
| 2022 | $241.7M | 174.6K t |
| 2021 | $208.7M | 170.8K t |
| 2020 | $181.3M | 188.7K t |
| 2019 | $108.1M | 140.8K t |
| 2018 | $131.0M | 174.8K t |
| 2017 | $114.0M | 139.0K t |
Where Senegal imports refined palm oil from
Malaysia alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Gabon grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $102.7M | 51% |
| Indonesia | $57.1M | 28% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $14.0M | 6.9% |
| Ghana | $6.3M | 3.1% |
| India | $6.2M | 3.1% |
| Gabon | $5.5M | 2.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $3.9M | 1.9% |
| Togo | $3.6M | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $466K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.01. 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.
Refined palm oil exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $767 thousand of refined palm oil in 2024 (645 tonnes). Mauritania alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $659K | 86% |
| Spain | $93K | 12% |
| United States | $4K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.5% |
| Gambia | $3K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.4% |
| Cabo Verde | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal refined palm oil imports (HS 1511.90): 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 1511.90: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined palm oil imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported refined palm oil worth $202.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 159.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined palm oil to Senegal?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($102.7 million), followed by Indonesia (28%) and Cote d'Ivoire (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined palm oil to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $114.0 million in 2017 to $202.4 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2023 at $259.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $180.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export refined palm oil?
Yes. Senegal exported $767 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Spain and the United States. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $201.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined palm oil?
The HS code for refined palm oil is subheading 1511.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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