Kraft wood pulp imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kraft wood pulp by Senegal reached $7.5 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.2 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 | $7.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $913K | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $460K | 554 t |
| 2017 | $142K | 217 t |
Where Senegal imports kraft wood pulp from
United States alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.7M | 76% |
| China | $707K | 9.4% |
| Finland | $432K | 5.8% |
| Brazil | $271K | 3.6% |
| Ukraine | $193K | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $67K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $67K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4703
| 4703.21 | Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) | 96% |
| 4703.29 | Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 48% above the world average of $0.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 kraft wood pulp imports (HS 4703): 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 4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft wood pulp imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported kraft wood pulp worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft wood pulp to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (9%) and Finland (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kraft wood pulp to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $142 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft wood pulp?
The HS code for kraft wood pulp is heading 4703. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4703.21 (96% of the value) and 4703.29 (4%).
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