Senegal · TRADEKey Facts —Export tax removed: Senegal lifted its 4 percent export tax on peanuts for the 2025/26 marketing season, in a decision the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced on 13 January 2026 to revive shipments after a sharp decline. —Export target: Authorities are targeting 300,000 to 450,000 tonnes of peanut shipments for the international market in the current season. Hydrocarbons reshape Senegal’s export economyThe peanut rebound is unfolding against a much larger structural shift in Senegal’s economy. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy did Senegal remove the peanut export tax? Which country buys most of Senegal’s peanut exports?