Watermelons exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported watermelons worth $20.5 million (25.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.5M | 25.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 10.3K t |
Where Senegal exports watermelons to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $15.3M | 75% |
| France | $3.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $587K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $213K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $209K | 1% |
| Poland | $172K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $165K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $82K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $61K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 watermelons exports (HS 0807.11): 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 0807.11: Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of watermelons exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported watermelons worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy watermelons from Senegal?
Spain was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by France (17%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average export price of watermelons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of watermelons from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for watermelons?
The HS code for watermelons is subheading 0807.11. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0807 page.
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