Ink imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $5.4 million of ink in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.9 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 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 519 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 831 t |
Where Senegal imports ink from
The largest suppliers were France (40%), Germany (25%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.2M | 40% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 25% |
| China | $359K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $344K | 6.3% |
| Morocco | $210K | 3.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $163K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $152K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $118K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $96K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $69K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3215
| 3215.19 | Colored printing ink | 68% |
| 3215.90 | Writing and drawing ink | 25% |
| 3215.11 | Black printing ink | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, 67% below the world average of $13.13, 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 ink imports (HS 3215): 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 3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of ink imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported ink worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply ink to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (25%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $13.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ink to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ink?
The HS code for ink is heading 3215. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3215.19 (68% of the value) and 3215.90 (25%).
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