Inorganic ester imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inorganic ester by Senegal reached $4.1 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% 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 | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4K | - |
| 2018 | $7K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $81K | 6 t |
Where Senegal imports inorganic ester from
China alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 59% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2920
| 2920.90 | Inorganic esters (other) | 98% |
| 2920.19 | Phosphorothioate esters | 2.3% |
| 2920.29 | Phosphite esters | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 49% below the world average of $2.44, 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 inorganic ester imports (HS 2920): 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 2920: Esters of other inorganic acids of non-metals (other than of hydrogen halides) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic ester imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported inorganic ester worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic ester to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (40%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic ester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $2.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of inorganic ester to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic ester?
The HS code for inorganic ester is heading 2920. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2920.90 (98% of the value) and 2920.19 (2%).
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