Doing business in Senegal handbook digital download
At a glance…
Thinking about Senegal as an investment or export opportunity?
- Senegal is a stable democracy in the middle of a major programme of investment in its people, infrastructure and economy. It is seeking partners, including companies from abroad, to work with.
- Its location on the west coast of Africa makes it an important gateway for trading with other African countries.
- Senegal is the world’s 111th largest economy and the UK’s 97th largest export market. UK exports to Senegal increased 24.2% in most recent year-on-year figures and there remains much untapped potential.
- Growth prospects for Senegal’s economy are strong.
- The important Port of Dakar handles over 22 million tonnes of goods a year.
- The Senegalese government has established an organisation called APIX, designed to ease the administrative burden and facilitate the processes of both Senegalese and foreign businesses. For example, it is now possible to register a company within 48 hours.
