Artificial staple fabric imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric by Senegal reached $7.9 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $7.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 912 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 711 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 498 t |
Where Senegal imports artificial staple fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 87% |
| Italy | $595K | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $284K | 3.6% |
| India | $103K | 1.3% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5516
| 5516.14 | Artificial staple fabric, printed | 50% |
| 5516.12 | Artificial staple fabric, dyed | 31% |
| 5516.11 | Artificial staple fabric, unbleached | 5.5% |
| 5516.94 | Artificial staple fabric, printed (other) | 5.2% |
| 5516.93 | Artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured (other) | 4.3% |
| 5516.42 | Artificial and cotton blend, dyed | 2.7% |
| 5516.32 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair | 0.6% |
| 5516.34 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 48% below the world average of $6.97, 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 artificial staple fabric imports (HS 5516): 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 5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported artificial staple fabric worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $6.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric is heading 5516. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5516.14 (50% of the value) and 5516.12 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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