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Non-vegetable waxes market in Senegal

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-vegetable waxes in Senegal experienced considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023, though it ended the period with net growth. Volume expanded from 295 t in 2018 to a peak of 331 t in 2019, then entered a phase of contraction before recovering strongly to reach 348 t by 2023.

A sharp decline to 221 t in 2021 marked the lowest point, interrupting the generally upward trend in domestic production. The subsequent rebound was pronounced, with market size climbing by 58% over the next two years, ultimately exceeding the 2019 high.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Senegal
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Senegal in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Senegal in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production non-vegetable waxes in Senegal

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Senegal ranked as the 20th largest producer of non-vegetable waxes globally.

Top producers of non-vegetable waxes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non-vegetable waxes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Senegal's production of non-vegetable waxes grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 350.5 tonnes, marking a 1.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 3.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	1.3%	1.6%	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-vegetable waxes from Senegal

Exports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 15-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Senegal exported 35 484 kg of non-vegetable waxes, a 97.1% jump from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 46 000 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 60.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, surging by 1 433.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 433.3%	(60.9%)	97.1%	127.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France dominated Senegal's non-vegetable wax exports, accounting for 87.3% of the total volume. Other markets played a much smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Senegal's non-vegetable wax exports in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 142.2 thousand US dollars, up 11.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports soared by 691.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 99.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	270.1%	91.0%	11.9%	99.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France remained the primary destination for Senegal's non-vegetable wax exports by value, making up 85.3% of the total. Other destinations contributed far less.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non-vegetable waxes to Senegal

Imports in kind, kg

Market behavior was volatile during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 71-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Senegal imported 62 kg of non-vegetable waxes, a sharp 98.6% drop from 2019. The highest volume was in 2019 at 4 393 kg. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 1 446.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.0%)	1 446.8%	(98.6%)	(43.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Belgium were the top sources for Senegal's non-vegetable wax imports by volume. China led with 63.1%, followed by the Netherlands at 11.3% and Belgium at 9.5%, together accounting for 83.8% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. Import values varied 68-fold, with the high in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Senegal imported about 0.1 thousand US dollars of non-vegetable waxes, plunging 98.5% from 2019. The peak value was in 2019 at 5.5 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was in 2019, up 196.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	132.7%	196.9%	(98.5%)	(53.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France were the main sources for Senegal's non-vegetable wax imports by value. Belgium accounted for 41.5%, the Netherlands for 20.5%, and France for 17.5%, totaling 79.5% of all imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io