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Senegal

Dakar • XOF

GDP

$37.1B
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2025 actualLatest reported actual: $37.0B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

18.9M
World Bank · 2025

Currency

XOF

CFA Franc

Key Ports

1

Entry Points

ECTN Required

BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons) is mandatory for all shipments.

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Trade Snapshot

Trade Balance
$2.3BDeficit

Exports minus imports of goods and services · World Bank · 2025

Member of:

ECOWASWAEMUAfCFTA

Regional Trade Memberships

Economic Overview

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

GDP
$37.1B
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2025 actualLatest reported actual: $37.0B (World Bank · 2025)
Real GDP growth
6.7%
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2025 actualLatest reported actual: 6.7% (World Bank · 2025)
GDP per person
$1,934
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2025 actualLatest reported actual: $1,955 (World Bank · 2025)
Inflation
1.4%
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2025 actualLatest reported actual: 1.5% (World Bank · 2025)

Market Suitability Score

72out of 100
Grade B: Good

Score Breakdown

Trade Agreements
85/100
Infrastructure
65/100
Regulatory Ease
70/100
Market Demand
75/100
Payment Reliability
68/100

Export Recommendations

Strong AfCFTA membership benefits
Growing demand for agricultural products
Consider using established banking channels
Allow extra time for customs processing

Export Readiness Checklist

For exports to Senegal

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Certificate of OriginRequired

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ECTN/BESC CertificateRequired

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note is required for this destination

Customs RegistrationRequired

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Shipping ArrangementsRequired

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