Refined sunflower or safflower oil imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined sunflower or safflower oil by Senegal reached $36.6 million in 2024 (28.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $36.6M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.0M | 23.7K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $28.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 8.8K t |
Where Senegal imports refined sunflower or safflower oil from
Turkey alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $25.5M | 70% |
| Ukraine | $7.3M | 20% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $342K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $335K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $295K | 0.8% |
| United States | $214K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $152K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $138K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $135K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Senegal refined sunflower or safflower oil imports (HS 1512.19): 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 1512.19: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined sunflower or safflower oil imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $36.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined sunflower or safflower oil to Senegal?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by Ukraine (20%) and Morocco (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined sunflower or safflower oil to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $36.6 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. The peak was 2023 at $37.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.19. 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 1512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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