Bulk green tea imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported bulk green tea worth $3.8 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.0 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 | $3.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 838 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 640 t |
Where Senegal imports bulk green tea from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+823% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 90% |
| Switzerland | $238K | 6.2% |
| Mauritania | $87K | 2.3% |
| Gambia | $30K | 0.8% |
| France | $8K | 0.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 74% below the world average of $3.05, 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.
Bulk green tea exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported bulk green tea worth $3.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $3.3M | 85% |
| Guinea | $239K | 6.1% |
| Gambia | $195K | 5% |
| Mauritania | $77K | 2% |
| Angola | $29K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $28K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $12K | 0.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $8K | 0.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal bulk green tea imports (HS 0902.20): 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 0902.20: Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk green tea imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported bulk green tea worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk green tea to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Switzerland (6%) and Mauritania (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 823% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk green tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk green tea to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export bulk green tea?
Yes. Senegal exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea and the Gambia. That compares with imports of $3.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bulk green tea?
The HS code for bulk green tea is subheading 0902.20. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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