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Export from Senegal
A short guide for companies selling from Senegal: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What Senegal sells, and who buys it
Goods exports
US$9.97 billion
Merchandise exports were US$9.97 billion in 2025, as Senegal reports them to UN Comtrade.
Source: UN Comtrade, Senegal exports by destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Services exportsEstimate
US$1.83 billion
Services exports were an estimated US$1,825.96 million in 2025, in the WTO-UNCTAD-ITC data.
Source: UNCTADstat, Senegal services exports, WTO-UNCTAD-ITC data (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Top goods exports
2025
- 1. Crude petroleum (HS 2709)US$2.63 billion
- 2. Gold (HS 7108)US$1.68 billion
- 3. Refined petroleum products (HS 2710)US$1.46 billion
- 4. Phosphoric acid (HS 2809)US$455.7 million
- 5. Frozen fish (HS 0303)US$244.8 million
- 6. Petroleum gases (HS 2711)US$208.6 million
- 7. Cement (HS 2523)US$195.6 million
- 8. Molluscs, including octopus and squid (HS 0307)US$173.2 million
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- 9. Sauces and condiments (HS 2103)US$159.4 million
- 10. Cashew nuts and coconuts (HS 0801)US$156.8 million
- 11. Titanium ores (HS 2614)US$147.6 million
- 12. Dredgers and floating cranes (HS 8905)US$130.6 million
- 13. Niobium and tantalum ores (HS 2615)US$117.7 million
- 14. Stamps, banknotes and check forms (HS 4907)US$116.1 million
- 15. Mixed fertilizers (HS 3105)US$97.9 million
- 16. Cigarettes (HS 2402)US$81.9 million
- 17. Natural phosphates (HS 2510)US$81.2 million
- 18. Wigs and hair pieces (HS 6704)US$73 million
- 19. Tugs and pusher boats (HS 8904)US$69.3 million
- 20. Prepared and canned fish (HS 1604)US$64.6 million
- Crude petroleum, gold and refined petroleum products make up 57.9 percent of 2025 exports, so these three lines drive the totals. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Exports rose US$3.66 billion from 2024 to 2025: crude petroleum gave 51.0 percent of the rise, gold 20.6, petroleum gases 5.4 and refined products 5.0. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Flow X includes re-exports; Senegal reported no separate re-export value to UN Comtrade for 2025. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Peanut exports (HS 1202) were US$107.4 million in 2024 and US$2.4 million in 2025; exports were opened to all exporters in January 2026. Source (opens in a new tab)
Source: UN Comtrade, Senegal exports by product, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Where the goods go
2025, share of goods exports
- Mali16.1%
- Switzerland11.2%
- Netherlands9.2%
- China8.5%
- India6.8%
- Spain6.5%
- Italy6.3%
- United States3.7%
- Bunkers (2.8 percent) and areas not elsewhere specified (0.3 percent) are left out of the list but stay in the base of every share. Source (opens in a new tab)
Source: UN Comtrade, Senegal exports by destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
2. What to look into next
Our reading
Extractive lines (crude petroleum, gold and refined petroleum products) make up about 65% of Senegal’s goods exports, so the totals mostly describe that trade. For another product, look at demand for your own line, market by market.
Sources: UN Comtrade, Senegal exports by product, 2025 (opens in a new tab); UN Comtrade, Senegal exports by destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 9, 2026
Based on: Top goods exports and goods exports
The research marks frozen fish, molluscs, including octopus and squid and cashew nuts and coconuts as lines a small or mid-sized company could be in. If yours is one, check which markets buy that line, not only Senegal’s top destinations overall.
Source: UN Comtrade, Senegal exports by product, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 9, 2026
Based on: Top goods exports
Molluscs, including octopus and squid grew 83% from 2024 to 2025; cashew nuts and coconuts grew 82% from 2024 to 2025. A growing line can mean buyers are looking for more; confirm it with that line’s buyers before you plan around it.
Source: UN Comtrade, Senegal exports by product, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 9, 2026
Based on: Top goods exports, against the year before
Promote:Global’s reading of the figures above, not a source’s statement, and not advice.
3. Trade agreements
What each arrangement can mean for a seller, and its limits. A preference is conditional: check the rules of origin before you quote.
West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
Goods wholly obtained in the union, and processed goods the UEMOA Commission has approved, enter the other member states free of import duties.
Processed goods need the UEMOA Commission's approval, filed through the industry directorate. Check the union's origin rules before you ship.
Source: Customs, preferential regime page (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme
Goods of ECOWAS origin that travel with a certificate of origin can enter other member states free of import duties.
The guide is undated; confirm current rules with customs and the directorate before you ship.
Source: ASEPEX, guide to export procedures, undated (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
APIX lists Senegal as a member of the African Continental Free Trade Area, under which originating goods trade with other members on agreed tariff terms.
No Senegalese tariff schedule, certificate route or Guided Trade Initiative participation was found; confirm the operational route.
Source: APIX-S.A., investor guide, January 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
AGOA
As of June 30, 2026, USTR's notice lists Senegal as a beneficiary of AGOA, the United States' trade preference program for eligible African countries.
Rules-based preference with its own origin rules, reviewed each year and running to December 31, 2028. Check the United States duty on your shipment date.
Source: Federal Register, AGOA eligibility notice, June 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of June 30, 2026
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Everything But Arms
As a least developed country, Senegal is on the list for duty-free, quota-free access to the European Union for goods other than arms.
Rules-based preference, not unconditional market access; origin rules apply, and new European Union GSP rules start January 1, 2027.
Source: European Commission, Everything But Arms page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
United Kingdom Developing Countries Trading Scheme
Senegal is listed in the Comprehensive Preferences tier, which gives 0% import tariffs on 99.8% of products.
Tiers can change on review, and goods must meet the scheme's origin rules.
Source: United Kingdom government, Developing Countries Trading Scheme tiers (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
4. Steps to export
The main steps, in order, each with the body responsible and its official page.
Exporting from Senegal
- Register as a trader: enter the trade register and obtain the trader card, through the chamber of commerce.Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie et d'Agriculture de DakarTotal cost 15,500 CFA francsOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Trade information portal, general export procedures, June 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of June 8, 2026
- Apply for the import-export card, which every company importing or exporting goods needs.Ministère de l'Industrie et du CommerceTotal cost 41,500 CFA francsOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Trade information portal, general export procedures, June 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of June 8, 2026
- Subscribe to the ORBUS single window, where you request the certificates and permits your product needs before customs.GAINDE 2000 (ORBUS single window)Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Trade information portal, general export procedures, June 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of June 8, 2026
- Request your certificate of origin from ASEPEX, and ask which directorate must authenticate it for your product.Agence Sénégalaise de Promotion des ExportationsOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Trade information portal, general export procedures, June 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of June 8, 2026
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- For plants and plant products, request the electronic phytosanitary certificate and inspection.Direction de la Protection des VégétauxOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Trade portal, export sanitary rules, June 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of June 8, 2026
- Ask the standards body about conformity certification, and the NS-Qualité Sénégal mark where it applies.Association Sénégalaise de NormalisationOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Trade portal, export sanitary rules, June 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of June 8, 2026
- Domicile exports above 20 million CFA francs with an authorized bank before shipping.Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'OuestRequired above 20 million CFA francsOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: BCEAO, export domiciliation instruction, July 2025 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of July 7, 2025
- File the export declaration, which the customs system builds from your ORBUS file.Direction Générale des DouanesOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Trade information portal, general export procedures, June 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of June 8, 2026
- Collect payment within one month of its due date, set within 120 days of shipment, through your authorized bank.Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'OuestDue date within 120 days of shipmentOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: BCEAO, export domiciliation instruction, July 2025 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of July 7, 2025
5. Organizations that help exporters
Start with ASEPEX and DGD. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
Export development and market information
- Get advice
Export promotion agency
ASEPEX
Agence Sénégalaise de Promotion des Exportations
Builds exporters' capacity, publishes country information sheets and issues certificates of origin.
Visit ASEPEX (opens in a new tab)Source: ASEPEX, mission and functions page (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Get advice
Trade and industry ministry
MINCOM
Ministère de l'Industrie et du Commerce
Publishes guidance on the import-export card and the certificate of origin, and runs the trade information portal.
Visit MINCOM (opens in a new tab)Source: Trade ministry, import-export card page (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
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National statistics office
ANSD
Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie
Publishes monthly foreign trade bulletins, consumer price indices and business registration statistics.
Visit ANSD (opens in a new tab)Source: ANSD, monthly foreign trade statistics bulletin (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Research markets
Multilateral trade body
WTO
World Trade Organization
Multilateral body
Publishes Senegal's member profile, trade statistics and tariff data.
Visit WTO (opens in a new tab)Source: WTO, Senegal member information page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Find finance
Loan guarantee fund
FONGIP
Fonds de Garantie des Investissements Prioritaires
Guarantees bank loans to small and medium companies and offers advisory support.
Visit FONGIP (opens in a new tab)Source: FONGIP, presentation page (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Get advice
Small business agency
ADEPME
Agence de Développement et d'Encadrement des PME
Supports small and medium companies with training, access to finance, formalization and the Made in Senegal label.
Visit ADEPME (opens in a new tab)Source: ADEPME, home page, read October 31, 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Research markets
Regional economic union
UEMOA
Commission de l'UEMOA
Regional body
Publishes the West African Economic and Monetary Union's regulations and communiqués for its eight member states.
Visit UEMOA (opens in a new tab)Source: WAEMU Commission, home page, read October 31, 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
Customs authority
DGD
Direction Générale des Douanes
Runs customs clearance and publishes the customs code and its preferential regime pages.
Visit DGD (opens in a new tab)Source: Customs, preferential regime page (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Meet requirements
Tax and land authority
DGID
Direction Générale des Impôts et des Domaines
Issues the NINEA on request, runs the SENTAX filing platform and publishes tax laws and rates.
Visit DGID (opens in a new tab)Source: Tax directorate, NINEA procedure sheet (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
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- Meet requirements
Regional central bank
BCEAO
Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest
Regional body
Issues the shared CFA franc and sets the export domiciliation and repatriation rules through its instructions.
Standards and sector requirements
- Meet requirements
Plant protection directorate
DPV
Direction de la Protection des Végétaux
Inspects plant exports and issues electronic phytosanitary certificates.
Visit DPV (opens in a new tab)Source: Trade portal, export sanitary rules, June 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of June 8, 2026
- Meet requirements
National standards body
ASN
Association Sénégalaise de Normalisation
Prepares national standards and certifies products under the NS-Qualité Sénégal mark.
Visit ASN (opens in a new tab)Source: ASN, presentation page (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
Chamber of commerce
CCIAD
Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie et d'Agriculture de Dakar
Takes trader and import-export card applications, sells certificate-of-origin booklets and organizes business forums.
6. Worth knowing
Peanut exports
The trade minister opened peanut exports to all exporters on January 13, 2026, with conditions on quality, traceability and repatriation of foreign exchange.
What to do: Confirm the current conditions and any export tax with the trade ministry before you sign a sales contract.
Sources: APS, peanut export authorization report, January 13, 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab); UN Comtrade, Senegal exports by product, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of January 13, 2026
Cashew export approvals
In May 2025 the trade minister announced mandatory approval numbers for cashew operators from the next marketing campaign.
What to do: Ask the trade ministry whether the approval number and any export tax apply to your next shipment.
Source: APS, cashew processing report, May 27, 2025 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of May 27, 2025
Public debt and arrears
Senegal and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement for a US$2.2 billion, three-year program, and the government launched a debt treatment strategy.
What to do: Check payment terms with public buyers and banks, and follow the program's approval by the IMF board.
Source: Prime Minister’s office, note on IMF staff-level agreement (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of September 1, 2026
Customs code reform
Customs held a consultation in August 2026 on a draft reform of the 2014 Customs Code, which stays in force until a new text replaces it.
What to do: Check with customs for new rules before you sign long supply contracts.
Source: Customs, customs code reform news, August 12, 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of August 12, 2026
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