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Palm nuts and kernels market in Senegal

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Senegal's production of palm nuts and kernels remained stable between 2018 and 2021, fluctuating around 126-128 thousand tons. This stability was supported by substantial government commitment to the sector, including the integration of development costs totaling 6.1 billion CFA francs into the national budget for 2020-2024. During this period, the foundation for growth was laid through the development of improved oil palm plantations in the Sédhiou region, established in partnership with farmer associations and targeting sustainable or organic production alongside local processing industries.

Production rose by 4.3% to 132.1 thousand tons in 2022, driven by an expansion in trade and commercialization activities for palm nuts and derived products, as well as the continued development of peasant farming aiming to cultivate over 100,000 hectares. The following year, output moderated to 128.4 thousand tons. Concurrently, the market saw vigorous commercial offers for decorticated nuts, cakes, and shells with competitive prices, alongside ongoing efforts to develop processing infrastructure and seek export partners for value-added products like red palm oil.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production palm nuts and kernels in Senegal

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of palm nuts and kernels, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of palm nuts and kernels, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Senegal produced 126.5 thousand tons of palm nuts and kernels, marking a 1.0% increase from the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 128.0 thousand tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(2.1%)	1.0%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm nuts and kernels from Senegal

Exports in kind, kg

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Senegal's exports of palm nuts and kernels were almost entirely directed to the United Arab Emirates, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the United Arab Emirates was the dominant buyer of palm nuts and kernels from Senegal, capturing 100.0% of total export value.

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 palm nuts and kernels to Senegal

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Senegal's imports of palm nuts and kernels totaled 3.0 kilograms, a sharp 98.8% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(98.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of palm nuts and kernels into Senegal were highly concentrated, with Côte d'Ivoire alone responsible for 98.8% of total import volume.

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, $ US

In 2020, Senegal's imports of palm nuts and kernels in value terms reached 84 US dollars, representing a substantial 45.4% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	45.4%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of palm nuts and kernels into Senegal in value terms were dominated by two markets: France and Côte d'Ivoire, which together accounted for 100.0% of total import flows.

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