Senegal recorded a sharp improvement in its foreign trade position in December 2025, driven by a strong rebound in exports and a decline in imports, according to data from the National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD). Exports jumped to about US$1.32 billion (CFA 825.3 billion), a 155% increase from November’s US$518 million. The rise was largely attributed to higher shipments of non-monetary gold, crude oil, refined petroleum products, and phosphoric acid. Compared with December 2024, exports were up 104.1%. For the full year, exports are projected at US$9.50 billion, representing a 51.8% increase year on year.
Senegal’s main export destinations during the period were Switzerland, Belgium, Mali, Spain, and the United Kingdom, reflecting strong demand from both European and regional markets. Imports, meanwhile, fell to around US$872 million (CFA 544.8 billion) in December, down 23.6% from November, due mainly to reduced purchases of transport equipment, pharmaceuticals, and sugar. Imports were also 24.6% lower than in December 2024. However, total imports for 2025 are estimated at US$11.65 billion, slightly higher than in 2024.
The country’s principal suppliers remained China, France, Russia, India, and the Netherlands, with refined petroleum products, machinery, base metals, agricultural goods, and pharmaceuticals accounting for most import spending. As a result of rising exports and easing import demand, Senegal posted a trade surplus of about US$449 million in December, reversing a deficit recorded in November. Over the full year, the trade deficit narrowed significantly to roughly US$2.15 billion, marking a notable improvement compared with 2024.
