Base metal costume jewelry imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported base metal costume jewelry worth $3.7 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.3 million.
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 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 950 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 991 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 589 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 550 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 605 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 662 t |
Where Senegal imports base metal costume jewelry from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 94% |
| India | $109K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 0.7% |
| France | $27K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $21K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 95% below the world average of $47.13, 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 base metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.19): 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 7117.19: Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal costume jewelry imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported base metal costume jewelry worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal costume jewelry to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (3%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $47.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal costume jewelry to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for base metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.19. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
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