Carrots and turnips market in Senegal

Earlier Report Observations

The Senegalese government established a dedicated horticulture directorate in 2018 to support diversified vegetable production, including carrots and turnips, particularly in the Niayes region. This contributed to rising domestic output, which increased from 16 thousand tons in 2018 to 30 thousand tons in 2021. However, by 2020 the sector faced significant overproduction, estimated at 45 thousand tons against monthly consumption of 2.5 thousand tons, leading to economic losses due to a lack of cold storage facilities to extend sales periods.

Overproduction continued to pressure the market in 2021, with issues of unsold stock and low prices. After peaking in 2021, market volume contracted in 2022 to 35.8 thousand tons, accompanied by a drop in imports to 7.3 thousand tons and a moderate decline in production. In 2023, the market recovered to 44.9 thousand tons, with rising imports and stable domestic production.

By 2024, to address structural challenges, the government implemented a temporary freeze on imports of carrots, onions, bananas, and potatoes as part of an import-substitution policy aimed at protecting local producers. Concurrently, sector management measures were strengthened, including record subsidies for agricultural inputs worth 120 billion CFA francs, the promotion of cooperatives, and digitization of the supply chain. Nevertheless, constraints related to storage and irrigation water management remain key challenges.

Production carrots and turnips in Senegal

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Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Senegal's production of carrots and turnips has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 22 300 tonnes, marking a 30.5% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 85.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 22.9%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Senegal

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In 2020, Senegal exported 25 tonnes of carrots and turnips, a level that remained unchanged from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports fell by 39.5%, representing an average annual decline of 15.4%.

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From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Senegal's carrot and turnip exports were the United Kingdom, Mali, and Mauritania. Together, these countries accounted for 98.6% of total export volumes during this period.

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, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Senegal's carrot and turnip exports reached 66 000 US dollars, showing little change from 2019. However, between 2018 and 2020, export values surged by 339.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 63.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom was the dominant market for Senegal's carrot and turnip exports in value terms, making up 81.5% of the total. Other destinations played a much smaller role during this time.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Senegal

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Senegal's imports of carrots and turnips have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 14 662 tonnes, a modest rise of 2.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.2%, with an average annual increase of 1.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 243 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest jump, with imports climbing by 16.8%.

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From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium were the primary sources for Senegal's carrot and turnip imports by volume. These three countries together supplied 78.5% of total imports, with the Netherlands accounting for 34.1%, France for 22.6%, and Belgium for 21.9%.

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, K $ US

Senegal's spending on carrot and turnip imports has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, import values totaled 7 560 000 US dollars, up 6.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, import values increased by 31.3%, averaging 9.5% growth per year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 5 101 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 11.4%. Conversely, 2019 recorded the highest increase, with values jumping by 39.4%.

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

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium remained the top sources for Senegal's carrot and turnip imports by value. Together, they represented 79.0% of total import spending, with the Netherlands at 33.0%, France at 24.2%, and Belgium at 21.9%.

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

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