Heavy synthetic cotton blend imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $4.1 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $4.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 378 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 472 t |
Where Senegal imports heavy synthetic cotton blend from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 91% |
| Mauritania | $185K | 4.5% |
| India | $54K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $46K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $41K | 1% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5514
| 5514.23 | Other weave heavy polyester | 29% |
| 5514.49 | Heavy acrylic cotton blend, printed | 23% |
| 5514.22 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed | 21% |
| 5514.29 | Heavy acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 6.1% |
| 5514.30 | Heavy synthetic cotton blend, multi-coloured | 4.7% |
| 5514.21 | Plain weave heavy polyester | 3.8% |
| 5514.12 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill | 3.4% |
| 5514.43 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, printed | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 82% below the world average of $4.94, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal heavy synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5514): 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 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy synthetic cotton blend to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Mauritania (5%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $4.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy synthetic cotton blend to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend is heading 5514. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5514.23 (29% of the value) and 5514.49 (23%).
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