Kraft paper imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported kraft paper worth $22.4 million (28.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.4M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.9M | 30.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 22.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 26.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.4M | 38.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 30.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 21.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 25.1K t |
Where Senegal imports kraft paper from
Most of the value came from Sweden (30%), Spain (19%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+728% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $6.7M | 30% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 19% |
| United States | $2.8M | 13% |
| India | $1.8M | 8.2% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $828K | 3.7% |
| China | $723K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $618K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $590K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $474K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.21 | Unbleached kraft sack paper | 57% |
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 22% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 11% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 5.4% |
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 2.3% |
| 4804.29 | Bleached kraft sack paper | 2% |
| 4804.51 | Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.9% |
| 4804.52 | Heavy bleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kraft paper exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $1.0 million of kraft paper in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Benin (37%), Mali (17%), Guinea (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $389K | 37% |
| Mali | $182K | 17% |
| Guinea | $124K | 12% |
| Gambia | $113K | 11% |
| China | $62K | 6% |
| Italy | $40K | 3.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $34K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $32K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $20K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $14K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal kraft paper imports (HS 4804): 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 4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported kraft paper worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Senegal?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Spain (19%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 728% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kraft paper to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2020 at $27.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export kraft paper?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Mali and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4804.21 (56% of the value) and 4804.11 (22%).
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