Senegal Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
ECOWASregional
activeZero tariffs on originating goods
West Africa
WAEMUregional
activeCommon external tariff
West Africa (CFA zone)
EPA with EUbilateral
activeDuty-free quota-free access
European Union
Total Active Agreements4
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Fish products
Groundnuts
Phosphates
Gold
Petroleum products
Cotton
Competitive Advantages
Strategic Atlantic Ocean accessECOWAS free trade zoneRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Free zone benefits✓
VAT exemption on exports✓
Duty drawback✓
ECOWAS/WAEMU preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideBESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons) Required
Shipments to Senegal require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
COSEC
Cost:
$100-150 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Bill of Lading
Phytosanitary Certificate
Health Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with ASEPEX
2Obtain export license if required
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Get phytosanitary certificate for agricultural goods
5Submit customs declaration
6Arrange shipping
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points Performance
View AllKey Trade Institutions in Senegal
Agence Sénégalaise de Promotion des Exportations (ASEPEX)
Export AuthorityDirection Générale des Douanes
Customswww.douanes.sn
+221 33 889 83 00
Association Sénégalaise de Normalisation (ASN)
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Senegal's trade requirements?
