Light nonwoven natural fabric imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light nonwoven natural fabric by Senegal reached $4.5 million in 2024 (778 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $4.5M | 778 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 901 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 730 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 377 t |
| 2019 | $22K | 9 t |
| 2018 | $487K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $592K | 20 t |
Where Senegal imports light nonwoven natural fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 98% |
| Morocco | $42K | 1% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.72 per kg, 79% above the world average of $3.20. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal light nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.91): 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 5603.91: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of light nonwoven natural fabric imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported light nonwoven natural fabric worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 778 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply light nonwoven natural fabric to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Morocco (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of light nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.72 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light nonwoven natural fabric to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $592 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 653%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for light nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for light nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.91. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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