Citrus fruit market in Senegal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, Senegal's citrus fruit production and market volume began a steady rise, supported by the government's creation of a Horticulture Directorate to develop the fruit sector and Dakar's port infrastructure that facilitated access to international markets.

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced logistical challenges for exports in 2020, but the sector maintained quality efforts. Subsequent state initiatives, such as building cold storage and launching the National Interest Market (MIN) in Diamniadio in 2021, reduced post-harvest losses and improved commercialization, supporting market growth.

The full operation of MIN in 2022 further enhanced the distribution of citrus, while the Ukraine war context reinforced focus on local marketing. By 2023, production reached 121 thousand tons and market volume 134.5 thousand tons, continuing the upward trend.

Production citrus fruit in Senegal

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Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Citrus fruit production in Senegal has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 113 600 tonnes of citrus fruit, marking an 8.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 90 000 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 10.0% that year. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with production surging by 16.8%.

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

Exports citrus fruit from Senegal

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, citrus fruit exports from Senegal reached 3 tonnes, representing a significant year-over-year increase of 63.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 22%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of citrus fruit from Senegal were France, accounting for 42.8% of exports in kind, Guinea-Bissau with 20.1%, and Gabon at 17.5%. Together, these three countries made up 80.5% of Senegal's total citrus fruit exports in kind 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

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports in value terms peaked in 2018 before dropping to their lowest point in 2020, with a sixfold fluctuation between these years. In 2020, citrus fruit deliveries from Senegal amounted to 2 000 US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 496.4% compared to 2019.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France clearly dominated Senegal's citrus fruit exports in value terms, capturing 79.1% of the total flows. Other countries each held significantly smaller shares 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 citrus fruit to Senegal

Imports in kind, t

Citrus fruit imports into Senegal have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume was recorded at 8 222 tonnes, up by 43.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 147%, with a compound annual growth rate of 35.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and Morocco concentrated 83.4% of Senegal's total citrus fruit imports in kind. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller individual amounts.

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

Citrus fruit imports into Senegal have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Senegal imported citrus fruit worth 5 477 000 US dollars, up by 45.7% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 199.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 44.2%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of citrus fruit to Senegal were largely oriented towards South Africa and Morocco, whose combined share reached 84.1% of total flows. Other destinations played a secondary role in the import market during this period.

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

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