Rice imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rice by Senegal reached $712.2 million in 2024 (1.57 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $712.2M | 1.57M t |
| 2023 | $633.1M | 1.51M t |
| 2022 | $714.7M | 1.73M t |
| 2021 | $487.2M | 1.35M t |
| 2020 | $490.5M | 1.27M t |
| 2019 | $377.0M | 991.2K t |
| 2018 | $439.6M | 1.38M t |
| 2017 | $489.9M | 1.58M t |
Where Senegal imports rice from
Most of the value came from India (34%), Thailand (28%), Pakistan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+520% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $240.7M | 34% |
| Thailand | $197.0M | 28% |
| Pakistan | $108.1M | 15% |
| Brazil | $101.2M | 14% |
| Myanmar | $23.3M | 3.3% |
| Argentina | $20.2M | 2.8% |
| Uruguay | $9.0M | 1.3% |
| United States | $8.1M | 1.1% |
| Paraguay | $1.8M | 0.3% |
| Timor-Leste | $584K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 85% |
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 15% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 0% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.64, 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.
Rice exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $41.2 million of rice in 2024 (83.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $34.6M | 84% |
| Mauritania | $2.4M | 5.8% |
| Gambia | $2.2M | 5.3% |
| Guinea | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $715K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $244K | 0.6% |
| France | $9K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported rice worth $712.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.57 million tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($240.7 million), followed by Thailand (28%) and Pakistan (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 810% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rice to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $489.9 million in 2017 to $712.2 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $714.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $543.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export rice?
Yes. Senegal exported $41.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $671.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1006.40 (85% of the value) and 1006.30 (15%).
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