Calcium carbonate imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $4.2 million of calcium carbonate in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 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 | $4.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 43.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 35.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 24.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 74.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 24.9K t |
| 2017 | $406K | 4.8K t |
Where Senegal imports calcium carbonate from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (44%), Egypt (32%), Spain (7%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.8M | 44% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 32% |
| Spain | $271K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $253K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $148K | 3.6% |
| France | $85K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $58K | 1.4% |
| China | $57K | 1.4% |
| India | $56K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $33K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, 48% above the world average of $0.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Senegal calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported calcium carbonate worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Senegal?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (32%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $406 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 923%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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