Senegal Industrial Output Rises Nearly 20% in March on Oil Extraction
TLDR
- Senegal’s industrial production jumped 19.7% in March 2025 year-on-year, fueled by a 75% surge in extractive industries
- The data was released by the National Agency of Statistics and Demography (ANSD) in its May 13 report
- The extractive sector’s performance was also supported by an 18.3% rise in metal ore output and a 6.6% increase in other extractive activities
Senegal’s industrial production jumped 19.7% in March 2025 year-on-year, fueled by a 75% surge in extractive industries following the start of oil production in the country. The data was released by the National Agency of Statistics and Demography (ANSD) in its May 13 report.
The extractive sector’s performance was also supported by an 18.3% rise in metal ore output and a 6.6% increase in other extractive activities. For the first quarter of 2025, overall industrial output rose 65.5% compared to the same period in 2024.
Environmental industries also posted gains, with a 10.1% year-on-year increase in March, largely due to a 10% rise in waste treatment and disposal services.
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Key Takeaways
Senegal’s industrial growth in early 2025 reflects the country’s evolving energy and processing sectors. The start of oil extraction is a key turning point, contributing to the extractive sector’s record 75% year-on-year jump in March. This lifted the broader industrial index while also indicating the impact of new natural resource flows on GDP. Environmental services are also expanding steadily, driven by waste management, a growing priority in urban areas. Electricity, gas, and water production grew slightly (+0.5%) in March 2025, primarily due to a 2.3% increase in water output. However, electricity and gas output fell marginally by 0.1%. Over Q1, the sector recorded a modest 0.3% rise compared to the previous year. Manufacturing output declined 1.7% year-on-year in Q1, led by steep drops in mineral materials (-23%) and agri-food production (-9.2%). Still, segments such as refining and coking (+36.5%), metallurgy (+20.7%), paper and cardboard (+13%), and chemicals (+5.2%) posted gains, reflecting a shift toward more capital-intensive and processed goods in the industrial mix.
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