Cabbages market in Senegal

Earlier Report Observations

Senegal's cabbage production more than doubled from 76.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 158.4 thousand tons in 2020. This surge was driven by government policies specifically targeting horticulture development, including the establishment of a Horticulture Directorate and the implementation of the PRACAS 2 program (2018-2022) aimed at making agriculture more competitive and diversified. Additionally, the structuring of the value chain in the Niayes region with adapted varieties enabled year-round production, supporting increased output.

After peaking, production stabilized around 159 thousand tons in 2021 before a modest dip to 155 thousand tons in 2022. During this period, efforts to modernize market access, such as the Ministry of Trade and SMEs' project to build cold storage facilities and develop the National Interest Market, improved the commercialization conditions for cabbage. By 2023, production recovered to 161.5 thousand tons, fueled by consumer preference for high-quality cabbage destined for supermarkets, upscale hotels, and export markets like France, Belgium, and China.

Production cabbages in Senegal

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Senegal's cabbage production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 158.4 thousand tons of cabbages, marking a significant 50.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production surged by 164%, with an average annual growth rate of 38.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Senegal in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports cabbages from Senegal

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2018 at 20.2 tons and hit their lowest point in 2019 at just 0.1 tons, representing a dramatic 330-fold swing. In 2020, Senegal's cabbage exports rebounded to 7.4 tons, showing an extraordinary increase of 12,072.1% compared to 2019. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 99.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Senegal's cabbage exports in volume terms were France, accounting for 52.9% of exports, the Netherlands with 23.0%, and Bunkers at 21.1%. Together, these three markets represented 96.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Senegal in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, $ US

The market displayed notable volatility over the observed period. Export values reached their highest point in 2020 and their lowest in 2019, with a 78-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Senegal's cabbage exports were valued at 8,886 US dollars, a sharp increase of 7,686.2% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 114 US dollars, while the largest decline that year was 98.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in value, 2017-2020, $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, the primary destinations for Senegal's cabbage exports in value terms were Bunkers, with 39.5% of exports, the Netherlands at 39.4%, and France contributing 18.8%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 97.7% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Senegal in value, 2017-2020

Imports cabbages to Senegal

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed signs of volatility throughout the observed period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 219.6 tons and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 67-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Senegal imported 82.0 tons of cabbages, reflecting a sharp decline of 62.6% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a surge of 817.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France and Morocco were the leading sources for Senegal's cabbage imports in volume terms, together accounting for 85.3% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values were highest in 2019 and lowest in 2017, with a 10.6-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Senegal's cabbage imports were valued at 34,736 US dollars, representing a 62.6% decrease from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 92,772 US dollars, while the largest increase that year was 260.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in value, 2017-2020, $ US

In the 2017-2020 period, two markets—France and Morocco—dominated Senegal's cabbage imports in value terms, together taking 85.5% of total flows. The remainder was distributed among other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Senegal in value, 2017-2020