Acrylic water-based paint imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $5.6 million of acrylic water-based paint in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 757 t |
Where Senegal imports acrylic water-based paint from
Most of the value came from Morocco (30%), Spain (27%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 53% below the world average of $2.70, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic water-based paint exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $944 thousand of acrylic water-based paint in 2024 (362 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $509K | 54% |
| Guinea | $247K | 26% |
| Mauritania | $94K | 9.9% |
| Gambia | $58K | 6.1% |
| Mali | $16K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.9% |
| Gabon | $8K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal acrylic water-based paint imports (HS 3209.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3209.10: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic water-based paint imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported acrylic water-based paint worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic water-based paint to Senegal?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Spain (27%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $2.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic water-based paint to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2021 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export acrylic water-based paint?
Yes. Senegal exported $944 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Guinea and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic water-based paint?
The HS code for acrylic water-based paint is subheading 3209.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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