Yogurt and fermented milk exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of yogurt and fermented milk by Senegal reached $6.5 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 69% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.6 million.
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 | $6.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Senegal exports yogurt and fermented milk to
Most of it went to Gambia (49%), Mali (48%), Morocco (1%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $3.2M | 49% |
| Mali | $3.1M | 48% |
| Morocco | $91K | 1.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $31K | 0.5% |
| Guinea | $16K | 0.3% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $2K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0403
| 0403.10 | Yogurt | 99% |
| 0403.90 | Fermented milk products | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yogurt and fermented milk imports to Senegal
Imports of yogurt and fermented milk by Senegal reached $383 thousand in 2024 (402 tonnes). France alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Senegal yogurt and fermented milk exports (HS 0403): 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 0403: Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa..
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt and fermented milk exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported yogurt and fermented milk worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries buy yogurt and fermented milk from Senegal?
The Gambia was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Mali (48%) and Morocco (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average export price of yogurt and fermented milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of yogurt and fermented milk from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2018 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 397%. The peak was 2023 at $20.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also import yogurt and fermented milk?
Yes. Senegal imported $383 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Mauritania and Portugal. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt and fermented milk?
The HS code for yogurt and fermented milk is heading 0403. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 0403.10 (99% of the value) and 0403.90 (1%).
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