Carbonate imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $7.0 million of carbonate in 2024 (20.7 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 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 | $7.0M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 54.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 47.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 40.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 34.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 87.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 31.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 10.0K t |
Where Senegal imports carbonate from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (27%), Turkey (24%), Egypt (19%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.9M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 24% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 19% |
| China | $934K | 13% |
| Spain | $392K | 5.6% |
| India | $210K | 3% |
| Italy | $178K | 2.6% |
| France | $112K | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $58K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.50 | Calcium carbonate | 60% |
| 2836.20 | Soda ash | 19% |
| 2836.30 | Sodium bicarbonate | 14% |
| 2836.99 | Carbonates (other) | 6% |
| 2836.91 | Lithium carbonate | 1.6% |
| 2836.40 | Potassium carbonate | 0.1% |
| 2836.60 | Barium carbonate | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.45, 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.
Carbonate exports from Senegal
Exports of carbonate by Senegal reached $386 thousand in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Guinea (40%), Mali (29%), Mauritania (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $153K | 40% |
| Mali | $112K | 29% |
| Mauritania | $29K | 7.5% |
| Gambia | $29K | 7.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $18K | 4.8% |
| Cabo Verde | $17K | 4.3% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $13K | 3.5% |
| Namibia | $7K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.9% |
| Togo | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal carbonate imports (HS 2836): 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: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported carbonate worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonate to Senegal?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Egypt (19%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbonate to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export carbonate?
Yes. Senegal exported $386 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, Mali and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2836.50 (60% of the value) and 2836.20 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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