Root vegetables imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of root vegetables by Senegal reached $6.4 million in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.1 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 | $6.4M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 16.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 15.6K t |
Where Senegal imports root vegetables from
Morocco alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $4.6M | 71% |
| Netherlands | $846K | 13% |
| Belgium | $227K | 3.5% |
| Mauritania | $185K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $176K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $145K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $113K | 1.8% |
| France | $93K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $31K | 0.5% |
| China | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0706
| 0706.10 | Carrots and turnips | 99% |
| 0706.90 | Root vegetables (other types) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0706.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 48% below the world average of $0.62, 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.
Root vegetables exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $2.2 million of root vegetables in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 74% |
| Netherlands | $261K | 12% |
| Denmark | $122K | 5.6% |
| Mauritania | $113K | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $57K | 2.6% |
| Gambia | $19K | 0.9% |
| Panama | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal root vegetables imports (HS 0706): 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 0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetables imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported root vegetables worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply root vegetables to Senegal?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of root vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $0.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of root vegetables to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export root vegetables?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Denmark. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetables?
The HS code for root vegetables is heading 0706. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0706.10 (99% of the value) and 0706.90 (1%).
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