Senegal-Guinea Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $164.24M total volume •Senegal surplus: $144.16M

SenegalGuinea

$154.20M

Exports (2023)

GuineaSenegal

$10.04M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$144.16M

Surplus for Senegal

Total Trade

$164.24M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Senegal and Guinea. Green line shows exports from Senegal, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Senegal-Guinea commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

SenegalGuinea Exports

$154.20M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
16.7% top product
1Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$25.76M
16.7% of exports
2Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901
$11.20M
7.3% of exports
3Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 10%
$10.38M
6.7% of exports
4Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
$9.37M
6.1% of exports
5Cigarettes: containing tobacco
$7.47M
4.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Senegal's export portfolio to Guinea demonstrates strategic specialization, with fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GuineaSenegal Imports

$10.04M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
38.4% concentration
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$3.86M
38.4% of imports
2Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding
$3.09M
30.8% of imports
3Fish: frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$1.44M
14.3% of imports
4Soups and broths and preparations therefor
$850,826
8.5% of imports
5Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87
$200,259
2.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Senegal's import pattern from Guinea reveals significant dependencyin petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Senegal demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 to Guinea, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $164.24M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Senegal-Guinea Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $164.24 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Senegal maintains a surplus of $144.16 million
  • Export Focus: Senegal's primary exports include fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901, ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 10%
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Guinea include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding, fish: frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $164.24M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Senegal leveraging its comparative advantages in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Senegal's specialization in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99complements Guinea's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $164.24M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $164.24M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $164.24 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 and petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Senegal's trade surplus of $144.16 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Senegal and Guinea represents a total trade volume of $164.24 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Senegal, with exports exceeding importsby $144.16 million.

Export Strengths

Senegal's exports to Guinea total $154.20 million, with competitive advantages in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, representing $25.76M or16.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Guinea amount to $10.04 million, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, with Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes comprising38.4% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Senegal's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023