Seed potatoes imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported seed potatoes worth $9.7 million (12.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $9.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 9.6K t |
Where Senegal imports seed potatoes from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.2M | 75% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 18% |
| Belarus | $349K | 3.6% |
| India | $161K | 1.7% |
| China | $67K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $32K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $28K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.3% |
| Ecuador | $22K | 0.2% |
| United States | $14K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seed potatoes exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $316 thousand of seed potatoes in 2024 (437 tonnes). Gambia alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $291K | 92% |
| Burkina Faso | $25K | 7.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal seed potatoes imports (HS 0701.10): 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 0701.10: Vegetables: seed potatoes, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of seed potatoes imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported seed potatoes worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply seed potatoes to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Belarus (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of seed potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seed potatoes to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export seed potatoes?
Yes. Senegal exported $316 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia and Burkina Faso. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for seed potatoes?
The HS code for seed potatoes is subheading 0701.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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