Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer by Senegal reached $6.5 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.9 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 | $6.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 922 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 898 t |
Where Senegal imports ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from
United States alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.1M | 79% |
| China | $616K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $361K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $104K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $93K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $74K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $56K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 0.7% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 63% above the world average of $1.15. 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports (HS 3901.40): 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 3901.40: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (10%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 455%. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer is subheading 3901.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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