Refined petroleum products imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported refined petroleum products worth $2.64 billion (3.50 million tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.64B | 3.50M t |
| 2023 | $2.11B | 2.57M t |
| 2022 | $2.81B | 2.99M t |
| 2021 | $2.39B | 3.98M t |
| 2020 | $1.27B | 3.50M t |
| 2019 | $1.95B | 3.38M t |
| 2018 | $1.45B | 2.37M t |
| 2017 | $933.5M | 1.96M t |
Where Senegal imports refined petroleum products from
The largest suppliers were Russia (31%), Belgium (16%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $809.8M | 31% |
| Belgium | $417.2M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $385.5M | 15% |
| France | $169.3M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $164.5M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $108.0M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $106.7M | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $100.9M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60.0M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $37.1M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined petroleum products exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported refined petroleum products worth $1.13 billion (1.31 million tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+980% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal refined petroleum products imports (HS 2710): 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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported refined petroleum products worth $2.64 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.50 million tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to Senegal?
Russia was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($809.8 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined petroleum products to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $933.5 million in 2017 to $2.64 billion in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2022 at $2.81 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.95 billion a year.
Does Senegal also export refined petroleum products?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.13 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Burkina Faso and Brazil. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $1.51 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2710 page.
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