Senegal recorded a 7.8% increase in exports in January 2026, reaching 412.6 billion CFA francs, driven mainly by strong performance in crude oil and gold exports, according to the National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD).
Crude oil exports surged by 272.5%, while non-monetary gold rose by 93%, significantly boosting overall export performance.
At the same time, imports declined by 34.4% to 524.8 billion CFA francs, largely due to reduced purchases of petroleum products and rice.
Industrial activity showed positive momentum, with the production index rising by 9.9%, supported by hydrocarbons, agri-food industries, and metallurgy.
Electricity sales also increased by 16.7% year-on-year, generating revenues of 76 billion CFA francs, while the average cost per kilowatt-hour rose slightly.
However, the agricultural sector faced setbacks, with cereal production declining by 15.6% and peanut output dropping by 24.8%, although cotton production increased by 7.5%.
Business registrations fell by 18.5%, reflecting a decline in individual enterprises, while inflation remained relatively stable with a modest 0.4% increase in Dakar.
Tax revenues rose by 4.4% to 311.7 billion CFA francs, alongside growth in money supply and private sector credit.
Air transport also improved, with passenger traffic at Blaise Diagne International Airport increasing by 5.5%, while air freight and maritime embarkations recorded significant growth.
