Senegal is a new oil and gas producer and a large importer of rice and wheat.
CapitalDakar
CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF)
LanguagesFrench
RegionAfrica
Why Senegal matters for trade
- Offshore oil since 2024 and LNG shared with Mauritania
- Phosphates and phosphoric acid
- Dakar is a regional port for Mali
What Senegal sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Crude oil, LNG, Phosphates and phosphoric acid, Fish, Groundnuts, Gold | Rice, Wheat, Refined fuels, Sugar, Vegetable oils |
Main ports and routes
Dakar.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026