Eyeglasses imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported eyeglasses worth $3.5 million (423 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.5M | 423 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 458 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 329 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 358 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 271 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 196 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 394 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 414 t |
Where Senegal imports eyeglasses from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 71% |
| United Arab Emirates | $327K | 9.3% |
| France | $206K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $115K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $106K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $29K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $29K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.7% |
| India | $24K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9004
| 9004.90 | Eyeglasses and goggles | 52% |
| 9004.10 | Sunglasses | 48% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.34 per kg, 87% below the world average of $64.59, 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 eyeglasses imports (HS 9004): 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 9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported eyeglasses worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 423 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 967% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.34 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $64.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of eyeglasses to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses?
The HS code for eyeglasses is heading 9004. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9004.90 (52% of the value) and 9004.10 (48%).
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