Senegal

2023 Trade facilitation score of 53.76%
Transparency: 26.67%; Formalities: 50%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 66.67%; Paperless Trade: 55.56%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 72.22%.

2021 Trade facilitation score of 37.63%
Transparency: 13.33%; Formalities: 29.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 55.56%.

2019 Trade facilitation score of 34.41%
Transparency: 13.33%; Formalities: 29.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 38.89%.

2015 Trade facilitation score of 25.81%
Transparency: 6.67%; Formalities: 16.67%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 22.22%.

Measure Survey 2015 Survey 2017 Survey 2019 Survey 2021 Survey 2023 Change**

Transparency
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Planning stage Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Not implemented Not available Do not know Do not know Not available
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation* Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know Not available
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods* Not implemented Not available Not implemented Not implemented Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know

Formalities
Risk management Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know Partially implemented
Post-clearance audits* Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know Fully implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know
Establishment and publication of average release times Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know
TF measures for authorized operators* Not implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Expedited shipments Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities* Not implemented Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation
National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body* Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented
National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation* Planning stage Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented
Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities* Not implemented Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not implemented Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented

Paperless Trade
Automated Customs System* Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies* Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit* Not implemented Not available Do not know Do not know Not available
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented Not available Do not know Do not know Partially implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented Not available Do not know Do not know Not available

Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented Not available Do not know Do not know Fully implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration* Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Planning stage Not available Planning stage Fully implemented Fully implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented Not available Planning stage Partially implemented Partially implemented
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit* Do not know Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented

Transit Facilitation
Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Partially implemented
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available

Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not available
SMEs in AEO scheme* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not available
SMEs access Single Window* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not available
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not available
Other special measures for SMEs Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not available

Agriculture Trade Facilitation
Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Not available Not available Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Not available Not available Planning stage Partially implemented Fully implemented
Special treatment for perishable goods Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not available

Women in Trade Facilitation
TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Planning stage
TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not available
Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not available

Trade Finance Facilitation
Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not available
Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not implemented
Variety of trade finance services available Not available Not available Do not know Not available Not available

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis
Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies Not available Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented
Online publication of emergency TF measures Not available Not available Not available Do not know Not available
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures Not available Not available Not available Do not know Not available
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies Not available Not available Not available Do not know Not available
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises Not available Not available Not available Do not know Not available

Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce
TF measures for cross-border e-commerce* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Trade Facilitation and Wildlife Protection
Electronic application, issuance and exchange of eCITES* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

*) This measure was not included or contained different wording in one or more previous surveys. Click on the asterisk behind the respective measure for more information.
**) Comparing results of the 2021 and 2023 surveys.
++) Additional data

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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 53.76% (2023)
Transparency: 26.67%; Formalities: 50%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 66.67%; Paperless Trade: 55.56%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 72.22%.

Transparency

Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Not available
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation Not available
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Formalities

Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audits Fully implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Do not know
Establishment and publication of average release times Do not know
TF measures for authorized operators Partially implemented
Expedited shipments Partially implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Fully implemented
National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation Fully implemented
Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities Not implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Partially implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade

Automated Customs System Partially implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Fully implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit Not available
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Do not know
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Partially implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully implemented
Recognised certification authority Fully implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration Not available
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Fully implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Partially implemented
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Not available
Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Partially implemented
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Not available
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs

Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Not available
SMEs in AEO scheme* Not available
SMEs access Single Window* Not available
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not available
Other special measures for SMEs* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation

Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Fully implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Fully implemented
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Fully implemented
Special treatment for perishable goods* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation

TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Planning stage
TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not available
Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Finance Facilitation

Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Not available
Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Not implemented
Variety of trade finance services available* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis

Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies* Not implemented
Online publication of emergency TF measures* Not available
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures* Not available
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies* Not available
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce

TF measures for cross-border e-commerce* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation and Wildlife Protection

Electronic application, issuance and exchange of eCITES* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 37.63% (2021)
Transparency: 13.33%; Formalities: 29.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 55.56%.

Transparency

Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Do not know
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation Do not know
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods Not implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Formalities

Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Do not know
Post-clearance audits Do not know
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Do not know
Establishment and publication of average release times Do not know
TF measures for authorized operators Partially implemented
Expedited shipments Partially implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Partially implemented
National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation Partially implemented
Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities Not implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Partially implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade

Automated Customs System Partially implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Partially implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit Do not know
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Do not know
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Do not know
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully implemented
Recognised certification authority Do not know
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration Not available
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Fully implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Partially implemented
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Not available
Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not available
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Not available
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs

Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Do not know
SMEs in AEO scheme* Do not know
SMEs access Single Window* Do not know
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Do not know
Other special measures for SMEs* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation

Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Fully implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Fully implemented
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Partially implemented
Special treatment for perishable goods* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation

TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Do not know
TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Do not know
Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Finance Facilitation

Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Do not know
Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Do not know
Variety of trade finance services available* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis

Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies* Not implemented
Online publication of emergency TF measures* Do not know
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures* Do not know
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies* Do not know
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 34.41% (2019)
Transparency: 13.33%; Formalities: 29.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 38.89%.

Transparency

Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Do not know
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation Do not know
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods Not implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Formalities

Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Do not know
Post-clearance audits Do not know
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Do not know
Establishment and publication of average release times Do not know
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Partially implemented
Expedited shipments Partially implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Partially implemented
National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation Partially implemented
Government agencies delegating controls to Customs authorities Not implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Partially implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade

Automated Customs System Partially implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Partially implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit Do not know
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Do not know
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Do not know
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully implemented
Recognised certification authority Do not know
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration Not available
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Planning stage
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Planning stage
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Not available
Customs Authorities limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not available
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Not available
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs

Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Do not know
SMEs in AEO scheme* Do not know
SMEs access Single Window* Do not know
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Do not know
Other special measures for SMEs* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation

Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Fully implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Planning stage
Special treatment for perishable goods* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation

Trade facilitation policy/strategy incorporates special consideration of female traders* Do not know
Trade facilitation measures aimed at female traders* Do not know
Female membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Finance Facilitation

Single window facilitates traders to access to finance* Do not know
Banks allow electronic exchange of data between trading partners* Do not know
Variety of trade finance services available* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Trade facilitation score of 25.81% (2015)
Transparency: 6.67%; Formalities: 16.67%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 22.22%.

Transparency

Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Planning stage
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Not implemented
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Do not know
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Not implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Formalities

Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Do not know
Post-clearance audit Do not know
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Do not know
Establishment and publication of average release times Do not know
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Not implemented
Expedited shipments Partially implemented
Acceptance of paper or electronic copies of supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation

National Trade Facilitation Committee Partially implemented
National legislative framework and institutional arrangement are available to ensure border agencies to cooperate with each other Planning stage
Government agencies delegating controls to Customs authorities Not implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Not implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade

Electronic/automated Customs System Partially implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies at border-crossings Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Partially implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of import and export permit, if such permit is required Not implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Do not know
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Engagement in trade-related cross-border electronic data exchange Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Planning stage
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented
Traders in your country apply for letters of credit electronically from banks or insurers without lodging paper-based documents Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s) with neighbouring country(ies)* Not implemented
Customs Authorities limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not implemented
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Not implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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