Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $9.0 million of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.5 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 | $9.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 2.5K t |
Where Senegal imports light synthetic cotton blend from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 77% |
| India | $1.5M | 17% |
| Thailand | $314K | 3.5% |
| Pakistan | $225K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $3K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.21 | Plain weave polyester cotton | 39% |
| 5513.23 | Other weave polyester cotton | 18% |
| 5513.11 | Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 17% |
| 5513.29 | Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 8.3% |
| 5513.31 | Light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured | 5.6% |
| 5513.39 | Light acrylic cotton blend, multi-coloured | 5.4% |
| 5513.49 | Light acrylic cotton blend, printed | 4.5% |
| 5513.41 | Light polyester cotton blend, printed | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 50% below the world average of $6.22, 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.
Light synthetic cotton blend exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported light synthetic cotton blend worth $206 thousand (187 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $206K | 100% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal light synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5513): 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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by India (17%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $6.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light synthetic cotton blend to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Senegal exported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5513.21 (39% of the value) and 5513.23 (18%).
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