Natural colorant imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported natural colorant worth $2.5 million (208 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 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 | $2.5M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 291 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 189 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 220 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 131 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 138 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 95 t |
| 2017 | $287K | 24 t |
Where Senegal imports natural colorant from
India alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 90% |
| Denmark | $149K | 6% |
| Germany | $57K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 0.8% |
| France | $19K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.04 per kg, 35% below the world average of $18.62, 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.
Natural colorant exports from Senegal
Exports of natural colorant by Senegal reached $322 thousand in 2024 (32 tonnes). Mali alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $318K | 99% |
| Mauritania | $5K | 1.4% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal natural colorant imports (HS 3203): 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 3203: Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin.
Common questions
What is the value of natural colorant imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported natural colorant worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural colorant to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Denmark (6%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural colorant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.04 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $18.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural colorant to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $287 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 773%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export natural colorant?
Yes. Senegal exported $322 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and France. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural colorant?
The HS code for natural colorant is heading 3203. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3203.00. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3203 page.
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