Starch imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $7.6 million of starch in 2024 (16.0 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $7.6M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 14.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 12.3K t |
Where Senegal imports starch from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (50%), Romania (17%), Thailand (5%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+749% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Corn starch | 81% |
| 1108.14 | Cassava starch | 8.8% |
| 1108.13 | Potato starch | 6.1% |
| 1108.19 | Starch (other species) | 4% |
| 1108.11 | Wheat starch | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.63, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal starch imports (HS 1108): 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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported starch worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Senegal?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Romania (17%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starch to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (81% of the value) and 1108.14 (9%).
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