Although Senegal’s domestic market is relatively small, its
increasing openness to foreign trade and investment and market forces
means that opportunities for U.S. companies are increasing. Senegal
remains an excellent choice for companies interested in doing business
with other countries in the region. The telecommunications market
has been growing steadily, and the Senegalese are keen users of
information technology and the Internet. Several American IT companies
have made Senegal their base for West African operations due to
Senegal’s excellent fiber optic links and reliable telecommunications
infrastructure. Other sectors offering potential for U.S. companies
are heavy duty-machinery and parts for the construction and mining
sectors, tourism, agricultural commodities, packaged foods, used
clothing and cosmetics...