Medical dressing imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported medical dressing worth $6.4 million (736 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.3 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 | $6.4M | 736 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 923 t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 850 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 633 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 561 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 993 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 919 t |
Where Senegal imports medical dressing from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 54% |
| France | $2.0M | 31% |
| India | $333K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $164K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $114K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $77K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $65K | 1% |
| Japan | $52K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3005
| 3005.90 | Medicated gauze and bandages | 58% |
| 3005.10 | Adhesive wound dressings | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.69 per kg, 48% below the world average of $16.84, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal medical dressing imports (HS 3005): 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 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use.
Common questions
What is the value of medical dressing imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported medical dressing worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 736 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical dressing to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by France (31%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical dressing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.69 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical dressing to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical dressing?
The HS code for medical dressing is heading 3005. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3005.90 (58% of the value) and 3005.10 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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