Leather bags and cases imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $53.1 million of leather bags and cases in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $115.2 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 | $53.1M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $115.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $79.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $55.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $40.0M | 7.7K t |
Where Senegal imports leather bags and cases from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.3M | 95% |
| France | $674K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $311K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $267K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $210K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $197K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $168K | 0.3% |
| United States | $136K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $99K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $71K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 46% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 26% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 9.9% |
| 4202.32 | Small goods (plastic or textile) | 5.6% |
| 4202.29 | Handbag (fibre or paperboard) | 3.4% |
| 4202.39 | Small goods (fibre or paperboard) | 3.1% |
| 4202.21 | Leather handbag | 2.5% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 85% below the world average of $20.00, 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $251 thousand of leather bags and cases in 2024 (253 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Gambia (17%), France (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48K | 19% |
| Gambia | $43K | 17% |
| France | $42K | 17% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $23K | 9.2% |
| Togo | $15K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $13K | 5% |
| Cabo Verde | $12K | 4.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $9K | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $6K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $5K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported leather bags and cases worth $53.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($50.3 million), followed by France (1%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.0 million in 2017 to $53.1 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $115.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Senegal exported $251 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Gambia and France. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $52.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (46% of the value) and 4202.22 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Senegal, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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