Glass bottles and jars imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported glass bottles and jars worth $12.4 million (13.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 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 | $12.4M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 14.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 10.6K t |
Where Senegal imports glass bottles and jars from
Most of the value came from China (31%), India (19%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 99% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 0.5% |
| 7010.10 | Glass ampoules | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass bottles and jars exports from Senegal
Exports of glass bottles and jars by Senegal reached $3.0 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (23%), Mauritania (15%), Benin (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $702K | 23% |
| Mauritania | $454K | 15% |
| Benin | $266K | 8.7% |
| Gambia | $265K | 8.7% |
| Mali | $237K | 7.8% |
| Togo | $216K | 7.1% |
| Nigeria | $184K | 6.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $143K | 4.7% |
| Guinea | $136K | 4.5% |
| Gabon | $115K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal glass bottles and jars imports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported glass bottles and jars worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (19%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass bottles and jars to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Senegal exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Mauritania and Benin. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (99% of the value) and 7010.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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