Salt exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of salt by Senegal reached $22.0 million in 2024 (305.6 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $28.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.0M | 305.6K t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 349.9K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 371.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 281.9K t |
| 2020 | $23.0M | 296.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.4M | 326.8K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 195.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 41.2K t |
Where Senegal exports salt to
The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (33%), Mali (31%), Burkina Faso (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7.3M | 33% |
| Mali | $6.8M | 31% |
| Burkina Faso | $4.2M | 19% |
| Benin | $2.0M | 9.2% |
| Guinea | $942K | 4.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $353K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $179K | 0.8% |
| Niger | $77K | 0.4% |
| Togo | $31K | 0.1% |
| Gabon | $28K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, close to the world average of $0.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salt imports to Senegal
In 2024, Senegal imported salt worth $935 thousand (4.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Turkey (28%), Germany (20%), France (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $260K | 28% |
| Germany | $185K | 20% |
| France | $179K | 19% |
| Albania | $146K | 16% |
| Spain | $73K | 7.8% |
| Egypt | $43K | 4.6% |
| China | $11K | 1.2% |
| United States | $11K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 1% |
| Morocco | $8K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal salt exports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported salt worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 305.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy salt from Senegal?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Mali (31%) and Burkina Faso (19%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average export price of salt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of salt from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, an increase of 515%. The peak was 2023 at $28.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also import salt?
Yes. Senegal imported $935 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Germany and France. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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