High-density polyethylene imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-density polyethylene by Senegal reached $19.2 million in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $19.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 3.8K t |
Where Senegal imports high-density polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were United States (26%), South Korea (15%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.1M | 27% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 12% |
| China | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 7.2% |
| Qatar | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 5.7% |
| Lebanon | $453K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $402K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-density polyethylene exports from Senegal
Exports of high-density polyethylene by Senegal reached $1.3 million in 2024 (907 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gambia (31%), Mali (13%), Mauritania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+873% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $393K | 31% |
| Mali | $158K | 13% |
| Mauritania | $154K | 12% |
| Haiti | $153K | 12% |
| Guinea | $80K | 6.3% |
| United States | $67K | 5.3% |
| Tanzania | $48K | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $38K | 3% |
| Ghana | $37K | 2.9% |
| India | $32K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported high-density polyethylene worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 367%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export high-density polyethylene?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mali and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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