Corrugated cardboard imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corrugated cardboard by Senegal reached $2.7 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $603K | 363 t |
| 2021 | $616K | 427 t |
| 2020 | $305K | 405 t |
| 2019 | $196K | 167 t |
| 2018 | $540K | 371 t |
| 2017 | $302K | 240 t |
Where Senegal imports corrugated cardboard from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.6M | 96% |
| China | $66K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.4% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4808
| 4808.10 | Paper and paperboard: corrugated, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 | 98% |
| 4808.90 | Specialty embossed paper and cardboard | 1.6% |
| 4808.40 | Creped kraft paper | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.23.
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 corrugated cardboard imports (HS 4808): 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 4808: Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported corrugated cardboard worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard to Senegal?
Spain was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (2%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $302 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 799%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $979 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard is heading 4808. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4808.10 (98% of the value) and 4808.90 (2%).
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