How much zirconium does Senegal produce and export?
Senegal is the nullth largest producer of zirconium: 70,000 tonnes in 2025, 5.8% of the world's 1.2 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $117 million in 2024, 6.8% of world exports of zirconium ore and concentrate (HS 261510) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 48% of its zirconium exports by value.
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Senegal's zirconium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70,000 tonnes | 5.8% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Senegal's zirconium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $117 million | 6.8% | 97,227 t | $1,204 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261510 (Zirconium ores and concentrates).
Where Senegal's zirconium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Senegal's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56M | 48% |
| Spain | $20M | 17% |
| United States | $9M | 8.1% |
| India | $8M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $5M | 4.4% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Senegal zirconium: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/SEN/zirconium/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.