Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil by Senegal reached $45.4 million in 2024 (38.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $45.4M | 38.4K t |
| 2023 | $39.2M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $28.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $30.5M | 30.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 12.0K t |
Where Senegal imports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+549% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $25.5M | 56% |
| Ukraine | $9.3M | 21% |
| France | $4.2M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $342K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $335K | 0.7% |
| United States | $214K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $152K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $139K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.19 | Refined sunflower or safflower oil | 81% |
| 1512.11 | Crude sunflower or safflower oil | 19% |
| 1512.21 | Vegetable oils: cotton-seed oil and its fractions: crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified | 0% |
| 1512.29 | Refined cottonseed oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Senegal sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports (HS 1512): 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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $45.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Senegal?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by Ukraine (21%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $45.4 million in 2024, an increase of 277%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1512.19 (81% of the value) and 1512.11 (19%).
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