Fatty acids (other species) imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $2.1 million of fatty acids (other species) in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.5 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 | $2.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 2.9K t |
Where Senegal imports fatty acids (other species) from
Gabon alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $1.1M | 53% |
| Morocco | $460K | 22% |
| Indonesia | $157K | 7.4% |
| Malaysia | $139K | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $93K | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $86K | 4.1% |
| Costa Rica | $40K | 1.9% |
| France | $19K | 0.9% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.05, 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 fatty acids (other species) imports (HS 3823.19): 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 3823.19: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids).
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acids (other species) imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported fatty acids (other species) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acids (other species) to Senegal?
Gabon was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Morocco (22%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acids (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fatty acids (other species) to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acids (other species)?
The HS code for fatty acids (other species) is subheading 3823.19. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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