Heavy cotton fabric imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $2.9 million of heavy cotton fabric in 2024 (718 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.1 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 | $2.9M | 719 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.0K t |
Where Senegal imports heavy cotton fabric from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 52% |
| France | $1.1M | 38% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $64K | 2.2% |
| India | $58K | 2% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $38K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $14K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5209
| 5209.39 | Dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 43% |
| 5209.59 | Printed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 38% |
| 5209.42 | Denim | 6.8% |
| 5209.12 | Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric | 4.9% |
| 5209.11 | Unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric | 2.4% |
| 5209.49 | Multi-colour heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 2.2% |
| 5209.51 | Printed heavy plain cotton fabric | 1.8% |
| 5209.43 | Multi-colour heavy twill cotton fabric | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.04 per kg, 41% below the world average of $6.83, 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 heavy cotton fabric imports (HS 5209): 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 5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton fabric imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported heavy cotton fabric worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 718 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy cotton fabric to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by France (38%) and Cote d'Ivoire (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.04 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $6.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy cotton fabric to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton fabric is heading 5209. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5209.39 (43% of the value) and 5209.59 (38%).
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