Spirits and liqueurs imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported spirits and liqueurs worth $4.1 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less 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 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 593 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 593 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 312 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 444 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 432 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 484 t |
Where Senegal imports spirits and liqueurs from
Most of the value came from France (47%), Germany (22%), Belgium (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.9M | 47% |
| Germany | $916K | 22% |
| Belgium | $324K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $202K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $186K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $137K | 3.3% |
| Togo | $109K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 2.6% |
| India | $61K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $47K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.30 | Whiskey | 40% |
| 2208.90 | Spirits (other types) | 36% |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 9.1% |
| 2208.40 | Rum | 5.5% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 5.2% |
| 2208.50 | Gin | 3.6% |
| 2208.20 | Brandy | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 43% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Spirits and liqueurs exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported spirits and liqueurs worth $202 thousand (22 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 67% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $135K | 67% |
| Cabo Verde | $67K | 33% |
| United States | $0K | 0.2% |
| Mauritania | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal spirits and liqueurs imports (HS 2208): 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 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported spirits and liqueurs worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirits and liqueurs to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spirits and liqueurs to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export spirits and liqueurs?
Yes. Senegal exported $202 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Cabo Verde and the United States. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2208.30 (40% of the value) and 2208.90 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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