Elastic knitted fabric imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $3.2 million of elastic knitted fabric in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 257% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $909K | 381 t |
| 2022 | $473K | 171 t |
| 2021 | $397K | 124 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 349 t |
| 2019 | $355K | 200 t |
| 2018 | $373K | 260 t |
| 2017 | $698K | 84 t |
Where Senegal imports elastic knitted fabric from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 90% |
| Italy | $294K | 9.1% |
| Portugal | $30K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6004
| 6004.10 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric… | 94% |
| 6004.90 | Wide elastic knit fabric | 6.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 70% below the world average of $8.01, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal elastic knitted fabric imports (HS 6004): 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 6004: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of elastic knitted fabric imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported elastic knitted fabric worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 257% on 2023.
Which countries supply elastic knitted fabric to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Portugal (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of elastic knitted fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $8.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of elastic knitted fabric to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $698 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 365%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $939 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for elastic knitted fabric?
The HS code for elastic knitted fabric is heading 6004. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 6004.10 (94% of the value) and 6004.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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