Hypochlorite imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hypochlorite by Senegal reached $2.1 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $2.7 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 | $2.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $882K | 916 t |
| 2017 | $581K | 1.0K t |
Where Senegal imports hypochlorite from
Most of the value came from India (46%), China (36%), France (4%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $941K | 46% |
| China | $735K | 36% |
| France | $73K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $60K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $55K | 2.7% |
| United States | $53K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $44K | 2.1% |
| Mauritania | $36K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $20K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2828
| 2828.10 | Calcium hypochlorite | 59% |
| 2828.90 | Hypochlorites (other) | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2828.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 32% below the world average of $0.63, 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.
Hypochlorite exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported hypochlorite worth $751 thousand (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Gambia (46%), Mali (36%), Guinea-Bissau (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $342K | 46% |
| Mali | $270K | 36% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $94K | 13% |
| Mauritania | $15K | 2.1% |
| Guinea | $12K | 1.6% |
| Gabon | $9K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $1K | 0.2% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal hypochlorite imports (HS 2828): 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 2828: Hypochlorites; commercial calcium hypochlorite; chlorites; hypobromites.
Common questions
What is the value of hypochlorite imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported hypochlorite worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply hypochlorite to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($941 thousand), followed by China (36%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of hypochlorite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $0.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hypochlorite to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $581 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2020 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export hypochlorite?
Yes. Senegal exported $751 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mali and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hypochlorite?
The HS code for hypochlorite is heading 2828. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2828.10 (59% of the value) and 2828.90 (41%).
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