Agricultural raw materials exports in Senegal
Senegal: Agricultural raw materials exports was 0.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Senegal, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Senegal recorded 0.8% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2024.
The figure is down 26.2% on the previous year and down 63.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Senegal peaked at 8.0% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 1963.
That places Senegal 97th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Senegal, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1.0% | — |
| 1963 | 0.5% | -50.9% |
| 1964 | 0.9% | +82.6% |
| 1965 | 1.2% | +29.1% |
| 1966 | 0.7% | -38.2% |
| 1967 | 1.4% | +86.0% |
| 1968 | 1.4% | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 3.6% | +155.1% |
| 1970 | 4.1% | +14.5% |
| 1971 | 5.5% | +33.5% |
| 1972 | 3.3% | -39.8% |
| 1973 | 5.0% | +48.9% |
| 1974 | 3.9% | -21.8% |
| 1975 | 2.0% | -49.4% |
| 1977 | 3.8% | +94.4% |
| 1978 | 4.4% | +16.6% |
| 1979 | 3.4% | -24.0% |
| 1980 | 3.1% | -9.3% |
| 1981 | 2.1% | -31.1% |
| 1986 | 2.4% | +15.4% |
| 1987 | 2.4% | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 7.1% | +194.1% |
| 1997 | 8.0% | +12.2% |
| 1998 | 5.5% | -30.9% |
| 1999 | 2.7% | -50.9% |
| 2000 | 1.7% | -35.7% |
| 2001 | 2.3% | +33.4% |
| 2002 | 3.3% | +43.1% |
| 2003 | 3.4% | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 2.8% | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 2.1% | -24.1% |
| 2006 | 5.2% | +144.9% |
| 2007 | 2.9% | -43.4% |
| 2008 | 1.6% | -46.7% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | -35.9% |
| 2010 | 1.3% | +34.3% |
| 2011 | 1.4% | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 1.7% | +20.8% |
| 2013 | 2.4% | +37.9% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 1.9% | -15.5% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 1.8% | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | -41.0% |
| 2020 | 1.4% | +27.2% |
| 2021 | 1.2% | -10.3% |
| 2022 | 1.4% | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | -20.6% |
| 2024 | 0.8% | -26.2% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 0.8% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 77% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 0.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.7%, 50% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.6% | 8 |
| 1970s | 3.9% | 2.0% | 5.5% | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 4 |
| 1990s | 5.8% | 2.7% | 8.0% | 4 |
| 2000s | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 26.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1708 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 333.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 17.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 17.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
- Rural population 44.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Senegal?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Senegal was 0.8% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 8.0% in 1997.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 1963.
- How does Senegal rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Senegal ranks 97th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.