Senegal-Netherlands Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $598.64M total volume •Senegal deficit: $455.93M

SenegalNetherlands

$71.36M

Exports (2023)

NetherlandsSenegal

$527.28M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$455.93M

Deficit for Senegal

Total Trade

$598.64M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Senegal and Netherlands. 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-Netherlands commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

SenegalNetherlands Exports

$71.36M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
23.8% top product
1Vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled
$17.00M
23.8% of exports
2Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$12.41M
17.4% of exports
3Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$8.31M
11.6% of exports
4Zirconium ores and concentrates
$5.83M
8.2% of exports
5Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried
$5.08M
7.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Senegal's export portfolio to Netherlands demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

NetherlandsSenegal Imports

$527.28M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
29.5% concentration
1Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$155.62M
29.5% of imports
2Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled
$101.72M
19.3% of imports
3Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707
$51.89M
9.8% of imports
4Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901
$28.14M
5.3% of imports
5Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled
$24.36M
4.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Senegal's import pattern from Netherlands reveals significant dependencyin petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, 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 exportingvegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled to Netherlands, 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 $598.64M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Senegal-Netherlands Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $598.64 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Senegal maintains a deficit of $455.93 million
  • Export Focus: Senegal's primary exports include vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled, oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Netherlands include petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled, oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707

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 $598.64M 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 vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Senegal's specialization in vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilledcomplements Netherlands's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $598.64M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $598.64M 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 $598.64 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled and petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Senegal's trade deficit of $455.93 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, 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 vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled 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 Netherlands represents a total trade volume of $598.64 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Senegal, with imports exceeding exportsby $455.93 million.

Export Strengths

Senegal's exports to Netherlands total $71.36 million, with competitive advantages in vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled, representing $17.00M or23.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Netherlands amount to $527.28 million, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, with Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils comprising29.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Senegal's strategic sourcing from Netherlands. 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