According to the Vietnam Trade Center in Algeria, which is also in Senegal, this market imports between 900,000 and one million tons of rice annually, mostly cheap, 100% broken rice. Vietnam saw a 215% growth in rice exports to the market in 2023, totaling 12,392 tons valued at $5.35 million USD. According to information gathered by the General Department of Vietnam Customs, Vietnam sold 414 tons of rice worth 307,820 USD to Senegal in the first two months of 2024. Senegal is gearing up for the 2024 presidential election and faces a shortage of rice, therefore the government will probably import additional broken rice from Asian nations. India permitted private companies to ship 250,000 tons of broken rice to Senegal.