Coated paper imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated paper by Senegal reached $7.3 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 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 | $7.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 7.0K t |
Where Senegal imports coated paper from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (23%), Sweden (13%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 23% |
| Sweden | $935K | 13% |
| Germany | $911K | 12% |
| China | $740K | 10% |
| Finland | $453K | 6.2% |
| Thailand | $384K | 5.2% |
| Austria | $310K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $294K | 4% |
| Slovenia | $198K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $179K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 4810
| 4810.92 | Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) | 60% |
| 4810.19 | Coated printing paper (other sizes) | 19% |
| 4810.13 | Coated printing paper (light weight) | 8.4% |
| 4810.29 | Coated printing paper (heavyweight) | 5.5% |
| 4810.99 | Coated paper (other types) | 2.4% |
| 4810.31 | Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) | 2.1% |
| 4810.32 | Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) | 1.8% |
| 4810.22 | Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.99, 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal coated paper imports (HS 4810): 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 4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.
Common questions
What is the value of coated paper imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported coated paper worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated paper to Senegal?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Sweden (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated paper to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated paper?
The HS code for coated paper is heading 4810. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4810.92 (60% of the value) and 4810.19 (19%).
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