Wheat imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported wheat worth $269.2 million (920.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $453.7 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 | $269.2M | 920.3K t |
| 2023 | $366.1M | 1.07M t |
| 2022 | $453.7M | 1.08M t |
| 2021 | $331.7M | 1.01M t |
| 2020 | $247.0M | 954.0K t |
| 2019 | $211.6M | 875.9K t |
| 2018 | $89.1M | 448.8K t |
| 2017 | $84.1M | 438.3K t |
Where Senegal imports wheat from
The largest suppliers were France (31%), Russia (30%), Poland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $82.6M | 31% |
| Russia | $81.6M | 30% |
| Poland | $30.6M | 11% |
| Lithuania | $24.7M | 9.2% |
| Estonia | $13.3M | 5% |
| Latvia | $11.6M | 4.3% |
| Nauru | $9.5M | 3.5% |
| India | $8.1M | 3% |
| Argentina | $7.0M | 2.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $137K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.99 | Common wheat grain | 58% |
| 1001.19 | Durum wheat grain | 42% |
| 1001.91 | Common wheat seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat exports from Senegal
Exports of wheat by Senegal reached $2.2 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.7M | 79% |
| Gambia | $463K | 21% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal wheat imports (HS 1001): 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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported wheat worth $269.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 920.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($82.6 million), followed by Russia (30%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.1 million in 2017 to $269.2 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2022 at $453.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $256.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export wheat?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the Gambia and France. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $267.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 1001.99 (58% of the value) and 1001.19 (42%).
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