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Senegal: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 0 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Senegal.Lists last checked .
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Senegal: logistics and trade
West African gateway / transit country for Mali
Senegal (ISO code: SN) lies on the Atlantic coast of West Africa and borders Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Gambia, which partly cuts into the country. It is a stable presidential republic that saw a democratic transfer of power in 2024. The climate is mainly tropical, with a rainy season from June to October and a dry Harmattan period from November to May. The economy rests on agriculture, fishing, mining, services and a growing industrial sector, complemented since 2024 by offshore oil (Sangomar) and gas (GTA). Senegal exports gold, phosphates, fish, groundnuts and petroleum products while relying on imports of machinery, vehicles, fuels and foodstuffs. Logistically, the Port of Dakar acts as a regional hub and the main gateway for landlocked Mali, supported by Blaise Diagne International Airport and road and rail corridors. The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro at 655.957.
- Capital
- Dakar
- Population
- 18,593,258
- Area
- 196,712 km²
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- West Africa / UEMOA
- Economic area
- UEMOA (WAEMU) / ECOWAS (CEDEAO)
- Religions
- Islam
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Sea · Road · Rail · Air
- Current situation
- New deep-water port Ndayane (DP World) phase 1 until end of 2027; AIBD cargo terminal under expansion; Sangomar oil since 2024 and GTA-LNG since 2025 are changing the export structure.
- Seasonal conditions
- Rainy season June to October with flood risk and road closures in the hinterland; Harmattan dust November to May can impair visibility and air freight.
Main seaports
- Dakar
Dakar (SN DKR): DP World terminal, 850,000+ TEU in 2025, Mali's sea outlet, border delays inland, and the Ndayane deep-water port due 2028.
- St Louis
St Louis (SN XLS), a shallow Senegal River port: fishing, farm exports, just 1.8 m over the bar — no ocean container ships. Route containers via Dakar.
- M Bao Oil Terminal
M Bao Oil Terminal (SN MBA) is an offshore oil and chemical terminal off Dakar serving the SAR refinery. No containers — boxes via the Port of Dakar.
Main cargo airports
- Blaise Diagne International AirportDSS
Blaise Diagne (DSS), Dakar: Senegal's main cargo airport, new 80,000 t cargo terminal planned by 2028, fish and produce exports, AAS/2AS handling.
Road corridors
- Dakar–Bamako (Mali)
- Dakar–Tambacounda–Kidira
- Trans-Gambia / Dakar–Ziguinchor
Rail corridors
- TER Dakar–Diamniadio
- Dakar–Bamako (Dakar–Niger line, under rehabilitation)
Main trade lanes
- Senegal–EU (France, Spain, Belgium)
- Senegal–China
- Senegal–Mali (transit)
- Senegal–India
Customs and import
Customs authority Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD)
- Import customs system
- Electronic clearance via GAINDE; Single Window ORBUS (since 2004) bundles pre-approvals and trade documents. The responsible authority is the DGD.
- Export customs system
- Exports are also handled via GAINDE/ORBUS; sea freight is declared to the COSEC. EU market access as an LDC duty-free via Everything But Arms (EBA).
- Import VAT
- VAT of 18 percent on the CAF value (standard rate; basic necessities partly exempt). Additional levies: UEMOA 0,8, ECOWAS 0,5, statistics fee 1 and COSEC 0,4 percent (sea freight).
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- Regional free circulation via UEMOA/ECOWAS certificate of origin (common external tariff TEC 0/5/10/20/35 percent). EU duty- and quota-free as an LDC via EBA; West Africa EPA signed but not yet in force.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Ban on thin plastic bags under 30 microns (Law 2015-09); weapons and ammunition require a permit; narcotics and counterfeit goods are prohibited.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading or air waybill (B/L or AWB)
- Packing list
- ORBUS advance declaration
- Certificate of origin
- if applicable, conformity or health certificate
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Consignment note
- Packing list
- Export declaration (GAINDE)
- UEMOA/ECOWAS certificate of origin
- COSEC declaration (sea freight)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Customs delays
- Medium
- Port congestion
- Medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Medium
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium
Trade
Top import goods
- Petroleum products
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Food
- Chemicals
Top export goods
- Gold
- Phosphates
- Fish
- Groundnuts
- Cement
Typical cargo
- Petroleum products
- Machinery and vehicles
- Food (rice, wheat)
- Gold
- Phosphates
- Fish
- Cement
Latest logistics news
- Customs Operation ZAFIRO: Authorities Seize Eleven Small Aircraft10 Sept 2026
19 countries conducted inspections of small and private aircraft. During the operations, eleven aircraft were seized and approximately 1.2 tons of drugs were confiscated.
Logistics questions
What is the import tax in Senegal?
The standard VAT rate is 18 percent on the CIF value. Community levies (UEMOA 0.8, ECOWAS 0.5 percent), a 1 percent statistical fee and, for sea freight, the COSEC charge of 0.4 percent apply on top.
Which customs system does Senegal use?
Clearance is handled electronically through GAINDE; the ORBUS single window has bundled pre-approvals and trade documents since 2004. The Direction Générale des Douanes is the competent authority.
Which port is most important for Senegal?
The Port of Dakar is the main hub, handling about 881,000 containers in 2024. According to the World Bank CPPI it was sub-Saharan Africa's best-performing container port in 2024. The new deepwater Port of Ndayane (DP World) is to add capacity from late 2027.
Do exports from Senegal benefit from EU tariff preferences?
Yes. As a least developed country (LDC), Senegal enjoys duty-free and quota-free access to the EU market under the Everything But Arms scheme. The regional West Africa EPA is signed but not yet in force.
What role does Senegal play for Mali?
Dakar is the main seaport access for landlocked Mali. The Dakar–Bamako corridor by road and via the rail line currently being rehabilitated is a central transit axis in West Africa.
Which goods are prohibited or restricted on import?
Thin plastic bags under 30 microns are banned (Act 2015-09). Weapons and ammunition require authorisation; narcotics and counterfeit goods are prohibited.
Which currency is used in Senegal?
The West African CFA franc (XOF) issued by the BCEAO, pegged to the euro at a fixed parity of 655.957. Senegal is a member of UEMOA and ECOWAS.
Is there air cargo capacity?
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) near Diass is the main cargo airport; an expanded freight terminal for up to 80,000 tonnes per year is under development.
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