Kaolin exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported kaolin worth $4.7 million (31.9 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 201% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.7M | 31.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 30.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 29.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 32.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 41.4K t |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 1 t |
Where Senegal exports kaolin to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.0M | 63% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 30% |
| Spain | $341K | 7.2% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.20, 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.
Kaolin imports to Senegal
Imports of kaolin by Senegal reached $804 thousand in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $675K | 84% |
| Indonesia | $59K | 7.3% |
| Portugal | $33K | 4% |
| India | $13K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $10K | 1.3% |
| France | $8K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal kaolin exports (HS 2507): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2507: Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of kaolin exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported kaolin worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy kaolin from Senegal?
France was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (30%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 494% on the year.
What is the average export price of kaolin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of kaolin from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $4.8 million. Over 7 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also import kaolin?
Yes. Senegal imported $804 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and Portugal. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for kaolin?
The HS code for kaolin is heading 2507. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2507.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Senegal trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Senegal
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.