Urea fertilizer imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of urea fertilizer by Senegal reached $26.5 million in 2024 (75.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.3 million.
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 | $26.5M | 75.7K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 104.5K t |
| 2022 | $72.3M | 86.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 33.9K t |
| 2020 | $46.6M | 220.4K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 85.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 47.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 88.6K t |
Where Senegal imports urea fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Russia (44%), Nigeria (33%), Egypt (21%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $11.7M | 44% |
| Nigeria | $8.8M | 33% |
| Egypt | $5.6M | 21% |
| Gambia | $129K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $125K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $15K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $12K | 0% |
| United States | $10K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, close to the world average of $0.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Urea fertilizer exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported urea fertilizer worth $2.2 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.3M | 56% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $390K | 18% |
| Guinea | $377K | 17% |
| Mauritania | $136K | 6.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $69K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported urea fertilizer worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to Senegal?
Russia was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Nigeria (33%) and Egypt (21%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $72.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export urea fertilizer?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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