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Sweet potatoe market in Senegal

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Senegalese sweet potato market expanded significantly from 2018 to 2020, with volume growing from 68.4 thousand tons to 89.7 thousand tons. This initial surge was primarily driven by enhanced government support, including a substantial increase in subsidies for agricultural inputs and the establishment of the National Consultation Committee on the Sweet Potato Chain alongside research projects aimed at improving seed varieties and cultivation techniques. The market volume stabilized at this higher level in 2020, as continued promotional efforts were balanced by persistent challenges like foreign competition and climatic constraints.

Production and market volume saw another strong increase in 2021, rising to 107.6 thousand tons. Growth continued at a more moderate pace through 2023, reaching 111.4 thousand tons, reflecting a sustained expansion of domestic output over the period.

In 2024, the government reinforced its agricultural policy framework through the National Food Sovereignty Strategy 2024-2028, which included record subsidies for horticultural inputs and a push to digitalize the supply chain and develop cooperatives, continuing the trend of state support for the sector.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Senegal in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Senegal by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Senegal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 sweet potatoe in Senegal

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sweet potato production in Senegal has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 89 730 tonnes of sweet potatoes, which remained nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	24.2%	0.4%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sweet potatoe from Senegal

Exports in kind, t

Senegal's sweet potato exports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 24 tonnes, representing a 93.8% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 99.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -84.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.0%)	(89.3%)	(93.8%)	(84.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the key buyer of sweet potatoes from Senegal, accounting for 80.0% of total exports in kind, while a diversified group of other countries made up the remainder.

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

The value of sweet potato exports from Senegal has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Senegal exported sweet potatoes worth 30 thousand US dollars, marking a 91.2% contraction over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 99.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -81.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.3%)	(89.8%)	(91.2%)	(81.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the dominant market for exports in value terms, taking 77.5% of total flows, while other countries together accounted for the residual share.

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 sweet potatoe to Senegal

Imports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 3 500-fold difference between these years. In 2020, sweet potato imports to Senegal stood at 0.2 tonnes, down by 99.0% from a year earlier. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 21 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2019 at 349 900.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	349 900.0%	(99.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, 99.0% of total sweet potato imports in kind to Senegal were directed to Portugal, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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 exhibited noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with an 81-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Senegal imported sweet potatoes worth 0.1 thousand US dollars, representing a 98.8% decline compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2019 at 472.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	472.4%	(98.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was shaped primarily by Portugal and Côte d'Ivoire, which together accounted for 100.0% of total 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