IGC confirmed Senegal’s membership with effect from 1 May 2024. With this move, Senegal is poised to actively engage in discussions shaping international grain policies and fostering dialogue between importing and producing nations.

The Republic of Senegal has officially become a member of the London-based International Grains Council, designated as an importing member. The IGC welcomed Senegal's participation and anticipated its active involvement in council activities stating, “The International Grains Council (IGC) is pleased to confirm the Republic of Senegal’s membership of the International Grains Council with effect from 1 May 2024”.

The addition of Senegal expands the IGC's membership, promoting dialogue between importing and producing grain countries. The IGC reaffirms its commitment to promoting dialogue between importers and exporters through initiatives like the "Second dialogue between importers and exporters" during the 2024 IGC Grains Conference in London on 11-12th June 2024.

The IGC membership currently comprises the following members: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Rep), Morocco, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal (Rep), Serbia (Rep), South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City.