Sucrose in solid form market in Senegal

Earlier Report Observations

The sucrose market in Senegal expanded significantly from 231 thousand tons in 2018 to 424 thousand tons in 2023, driven primarily by rising imports. During this period, the state-owned Compagnie Sucrière Sénégalaise (CSS) maintained its dominant position, operating a large agro-industrial complex and implementing the KT 150 self-sufficiency program to enhance productivity.

Imports surged to 180 thousand tons in 2020, boosting market volume. CSS announced a record sugar output of 144 thousand tons in 2021, aiming for full national self-sufficiency under the KT 200 project. The government then revealed plans to build two new sugar plants in Casamance to break CSS's 50-year monopoly, alongside a temporary closure of sugar imports to support local production.

By 2023, market volume reached 424 thousand tons as imports hit 295 thousand tons, while CSS prepared to commission new bleaching, energy, and drying facilities. In 2024, the government set a price cap of 600 FCFA per kg for crystalline sugar and authorized an exceptional import of 20 thousand tons to ease market tension during high-demand periods like Ramadan.

Production sucrose in solid form in Senegal

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

World map of production of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

In 2020, Senegal produced 138.0 thousand tons of solid sucrose, marking a 6.3% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.2%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 22.7% reduction, while 2019 saw minimal change at 0.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Senegal's solid sucrose production declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 76.5 million US dollars, representing a substantial 23.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value dropped by 51.4%, averaging an annual decline of 21.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Senegal in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports sucrose in solid form from Senegal

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1.7 thousand tons and peaked in 2018 at 11.8 thousand tons, resulting in a 6.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Senegal exported 2.6 thousand tons of solid sucrose, a 51.8% increase year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 85.2%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 at 209.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mali, Gambia, and Mauritania remained the primary buyers of Senegal's solid sucrose exports by volume. Mali accounted for 53.2% of exports, Gambia for 18.4%, and Mauritania for 10.8%, together making up 82.4% of total export volume.

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, M $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Export value hit its lowest point in 2019 at 1.2 million US dollars and reached its highest in 2018 at 8.5 million US dollars, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 7.2 times. In 2020, Senegal exported 1.5 million US dollars worth of solid sucrose, reflecting a 23.7% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 86.1%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 at 171.0%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Mali, Gambia, and Mauritania continued to lead as the top buyers of Senegal's solid sucrose by value. Mali represented 54.4% of export value, Gambia 17.1%, and Mauritania 10.6%, collectively accounting for 82.1% 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 sucrose in solid form to Senegal

Imports in kind, K t

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 95.5 thousand tons and peaked in 2017, with a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Senegal imported 180.2 thousand tons of solid sucrose, an 84.7% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 58.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, France, and Guatemala formed the core of Senegal's solid sucrose imports by volume. Brazil accounted for 59.2% of imports, France for 10.0%, and Guatemala for 8.8%, together representing 77.9% of total import volume.

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, M $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import value was at its lowest in 2019 at 45.6 million US dollars and peaked in 2017, with a 2.5-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2020, Senegal's solid sucrose imports amounted to 90.5 million US dollars, a 98.6% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 59.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Brazil, France, and Guatemala remained the main sources of Senegal's solid sucrose imports by value. Brazil represented 56.4% of import value, France 11.6%, and Guatemala 9.8%, collectively accounting for 77.7% of total import value.

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

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