Senegal

2021 Trade facilitation score of 40.86%
Transparency: 13.33%; Formalities: 29.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 72.22%.

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 35.48%
Transparency: 20%; Formalities: 29.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 48.15%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 38.89%.

# Measure Survey 2015 Survey 2017 Survey 2019 Survey 2021 Change**
1 National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body* Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
2 Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Planning stage Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
3 Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Partially implemented Not available Do not know Do not know
4 Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation* Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know
5 Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods* Not implemented Not available Not implemented Not implemented
6 Risk management Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented
7 Pre-arrival processing Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know
8 Post-clearance audits* Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know
9 Independent appeal mechanism Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know
10 Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know
11 Establishment and publication of average release times Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know
12 TF measures for authorized operators* Not implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
13 Expedited shipments Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
14 Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities* Fully implemented Not available Do not know Do not know
15 Automated Customs System* Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
16 Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies* Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
17 Electronic Single Window System Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
18 Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
19 Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit* Planning stage Not available Do not know Do not know
20 Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests Do not know Not available Do not know Do not know
21 Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
22 Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented Not available Not implemented Do not know
23 E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
24 Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented Not available Do not know Do not know
25 Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented
26 Recognised certification authority Fully implemented Not available Do not know Do not know
27 Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration* Not implemented Not available Not implemented Fully implemented
28 Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Planning stage Not available Planning stage Fully implemented
29 Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented Not available Planning stage Partially implemented
30 Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit* Do not know Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
31 National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation* Planning stage Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
32 Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities* Not implemented Not available Not implemented Not implemented
33 Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not implemented Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
34 Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not implemented Not available Planning stage Partially implemented
35 Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented Not available
36 Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not implemented Not available Not implemented Not available
37 Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation Not implemented Not available Not implemented Not available
38 Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented Not available
39 Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know
40 SMEs in AEO scheme* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know
41 SMEs access Single Window* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know
42 SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know
43 Other special measures for SMEs Not available Not available Do not know Do not know
44 Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented
45 National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Not available Not available Partially implemented Fully implemented
46 Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Not available Not available Planning stage Partially implemented
47 Special treatment for perishable goods Not available Not available Partially implemented Do not know
48 TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Not available Not available Partially implemented Do not know
49 TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not available Not available Partially implemented Do not know
50 Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Not available Not available Not implemented Do not know
51 Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Not available Not available Not available Do not know
52 Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Not available Not available Not available Do not know
53 Variety of trade finance services available Not available Not available Not available Partially implemented
54 Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies* Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
55 Online publication of emergency TF measures* Not available Not available Not available Do not know
56 Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures* Not available Not available Not available Do not know
57 Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies* Not available Not available Not available Do not know
58 Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises* Not available Not available Not available Do not know

*) 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 2019 and 2021 surveys.
++) Additional data

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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 40.86% (2021)
Transparency: 13.33%; Formalities: 29.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 72.22%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Partially implemented
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
Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Do not know
Post-clearance audits Do not know
Independent appeal mechanism 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.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

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.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully implemented
Recognised certification authority Do not know
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration Fully implemented
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.

Border Agency Cooperation

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* 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 Measures

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 Measures

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 Measures

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 Measures

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* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis Measures

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%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Partially implemented
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
Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Do not know
Post-clearance audits Do not know
Independent appeal mechanism 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.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

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 Not implemented
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.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully implemented
Recognised certification authority Do not know
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration Not implemented
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.

Border Agency Cooperation

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* Planning stage
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Fully 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* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

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 Measures

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* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

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

Trade Finance Facilitation Measures

Single window facilitates traders to access to finance* Not available
Banks allow electronic exchange of data between trading partners* Not available
Variety of trade finance services available* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 35.48% (2015)
Transparency: 20%; Formalities: 29.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 48.15%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 38.89%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee Partially implemented
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Planning stage
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Partially implemented
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Do not know
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Not implemented
Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Do not know
Post-clearance audit Do not know
Independent appeal mechanism 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 Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

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 Planning stage
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.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully implemented
Recognised certification authority Fully 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.

Border Agency Cooperation

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.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s) with neighbouring country(ies)* Fully 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* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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