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To strengthen Vietnam–Senegal trade cooperation, the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria (covering Senegal) plans to co-host an online B2B networking conference with the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Dakar on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Why Senegal?
Senegal is a stable West African economy with open trade policies and the Port of Dakar, a major transshipment hub serving landlocked countries in the sub-region.
The country imports 800,000–1,000,000 tons of rice annually, with over 90% being 100% broken rice. Senegal is also a supplier of key inputs such as raw cashew nuts, cotton, animal feed (fishmeal), and seafood.
Trade Snapshot
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2023: Bilateral trade reached USD 107.46 million (+52.4% YoY). Vietnam’s exports totaled USD 37.8 million(mainly agri-food). Imports from Senegal were USD 69.66 million, led by raw cashew (USD 60.77 million), fishmeal, seafood, oilseeds, and cotton.
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2024: Vietnam’s exports to Senegal hit USD 43.91 million (+16.1% YoY), including pepper (USD 11.28m), fruits & vegetables (USD 4.97m), confectionery & cereal products (USD 2.5m), rice (USD 1.77m), seafood (USD 1m), etc.
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Jan–Apr 2025: Exports surged to USD 43.43 million (nearly the full-year 2024 level), including rice (USD 25.67m), pepper (USD 6.8m), fruits & vegetables (USD 1.7m), plus confectionery, auto/motorbike parts, and seafood.
Registration
Enterprises interested in the Senegalese market are invited to register by sending the following to dz@moit.gov.vn:
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Company name
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Copy of business registration
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Address
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Business sector(s)
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Specific import/export interests
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List of participants
Deadline: Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Access link and password will be provided prior to the event.