Alkaloid medicines (packaged) imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $2.3 million of alkaloid medicines (packaged) in 2024 (119 tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.3M | 119 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 57 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 41 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 49 t |
| 2018 | $715K | 13 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 34 t |
Where Senegal imports alkaloid medicines (packaged) from
Morocco alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.71 per kg, 78% below the world average of $90.44, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal alkaloid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.49): 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 3004.49: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid medicines (packaged) imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported alkaloid medicines (packaged) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid medicines (packaged) to Senegal?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (31%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaloid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.71 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $90.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkaloid medicines (packaged) to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2017 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.49. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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