Glutamic acid imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported glutamic acid worth $15.4 million (12.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 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 | $15.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 11.2K t |
Where Senegal imports glutamic acid from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.3M | 93% |
| South Korea | $336K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $333K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $315K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $92K | 0.6% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glutamic acid exports from Senegal
Exports of glutamic acid by Senegal reached $427 thousand in 2024 (365 tonnes). Mali alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $412K | 97% |
| Niger | $15K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal glutamic acid imports (HS 2922.42): 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 2922.42: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: glutamic acid and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glutamic acid imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported glutamic acid worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply glutamic acid to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by South Korea (2%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of glutamic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glutamic acid to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export glutamic acid?
Yes. Senegal exported $427 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali and Niger. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for glutamic acid?
The HS code for glutamic acid is subheading 2922.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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