Tomato market in Senegal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Senegal's tomato production fluctuated. The initial increase to 148,000 tons in 2019 was supported by state-led coordination through the National Committee for the Industrial Tomato Sector and technical assistance from partners like the Cncas and the Horticulture Directorate. This framework helped the industrial tomato sector, though persistent difficulties in siting processing plants near production areas limited optimal development. Production then fell to 135,400 tons in 2020.

Output rebounded strongly to 155,100 tons in 2021. In 2022, the publication of a technical sheet on tomatoes by ISRA CDH highlighted ongoing efforts to improve agricultural practices, while market volume stabilized at around 146,500 tons. Production grew again to 153,100 tons in 2023, aided by favorable climatic conditions, access to production factors, and a dedicated government horticulture policy, which included establishing a Directorate of Horticulture within the agriculture ministry to further develop the sector.

By 2024, Senegal was cultivating a dynamic export segment for cherry tomatoes, meeting international quality standards. The Directorate of Plant Protection influenced phytosanitary regulations for trade, and efforts continued to improve the supply of fresh vegetables to local markets with a focus on quality and sustainable practices, underpinning the market's evolution.

Production tomato in Senegal

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Senegal's tomato production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 148.0 thousand tonnes, but then fell by 8.5% in 2020 to 135.4 thousand tonnes. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 32.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.9%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 35.3%.

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

Exports tomato from Senegal

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Senegal exported 8 531 tonnes of tomatoes, marking a slight increase of 2.4% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 11.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 11 749 tonnes. That same year saw the largest increase of 53.6%, while 2019 experienced the most significant decline of 29.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for Senegal's tomato exports, accounting for 84.9% of the total volume. The Netherlands led with 54.2% of exports, followed by France at 16.9% and the United Kingdom at 13.8%.

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

In 2020, Senegal's tomato exports were valued at 16 048 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial year-over-year increase of 57.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, export value surged by 96.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 25.3%. The most notable decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 22.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 60.3%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom formed the core market cluster for Senegal's tomato exports in value terms, collectively representing 86.8% of total flows. The Netherlands accounted for 56.4% of export value, France for 17.3%, and the United Kingdom for 13.1%.

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

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

Imports tomato to Senegal

Imports in kind, t

Tomato imports into Senegal showed significant fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2018, with only 0.1 tonnes imported, while imports peaked in 2020 at 200 tonnes—a 1 997-fold difference. In 2020, imports surged by 201.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 99.6%, and the most dramatic increase occurred in 2019, soaring by 66 209.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco and Mauritania dominated Senegal's tomato imports, together accounting for 85.6% of the total volume. The remaining imports were spread across various other countries, each with minor contributions.

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

Senegal's tomato import values experienced considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 0.2 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 75 thousand US dollars—a 418-fold gap. In 2020, import value jumped by 126.0% year-over-year. The most significant decline was in 2018 at 98.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019, skyrocketing by 18 384.5%.

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

In the 2017–2020 period, Morocco, Mauritania, and Brazil were the leading sources of tomato imports to Senegal in value terms, jointly making up 84.0% of total imports. Morocco contributed 37.8%, Mauritania 35.3%, and Brazil 10.9%.

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

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