Chloride imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported chloride worth $3.2 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 67% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.6 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 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $433K | 533 t |
| 2019 | $412K | 737 t |
| 2018 | $125K | 413 t |
| 2017 | $229K | 955 t |
Where Senegal imports chloride from
China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 80% |
| France | $148K | 4.6% |
| India | $121K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $106K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $56K | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | $46K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $21K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $14K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.51 | Sodium and potassium bromide | 79% |
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 8.5% |
| 2827.32 | Aluminum chloride | 5.9% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 2.1% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 1.7% |
| 2827.10 | Ammonium chloride | 1.7% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 0.9% |
| 2827.31 | Magnesium chloride | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, 178% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported chloride worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by France (5%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 178% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloride to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $229 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2827.51 (79% of the value) and 2827.20 (9%).
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