Chemical product imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $18.6 million of chemical product in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.0 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 | $18.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $28.0M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 7.7K t |
Where Senegal imports chemical product from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Belgium (13%), Spain (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 26% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 13% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 11% |
| France | $2.0M | 11% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 8.7% |
| India | $598K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $465K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $403K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $367K | 2% |
Product types under HS 3824
| 3824.99 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | 61% |
| 3824.40 | Concrete additives | 32% |
| 3824.50 | Prepared mortars and concretes | 2.5% |
| 3824.78 | HFC/PFC refrigerant blends | 2.4% |
| 3824.10 | Foundry binders | 0.8% |
| 3824.91 | Organophosphorus chemical compounds | 0.4% |
| 3824.60 | Sorbitol formulation | 0.3% |
| 3824.87 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter: containing perfluorooctane sulphonic… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3824.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.21, 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.
Chemical product exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported chemical product worth $2.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (34%), Norway (29%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $777K | 34% |
| Norway | $660K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $330K | 14% |
| Qatar | $221K | 9.6% |
| Mauritania | $64K | 2.8% |
| Gambia | $57K | 2.5% |
| Guinea | $42K | 1.8% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $32K | 1.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $22K | 1% |
| Brazil | $21K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal chemical product imports (HS 3824): 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 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical product imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported chemical product worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical product to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chemical product to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $28.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export chemical product?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Norway and the Netherlands. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical product?
The HS code for chemical product is heading 3824. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3824.99 (61% of the value) and 3824.40 (32%).
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