Nonwoven fabric imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported nonwoven fabric worth $19.9 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $19.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Senegal imports nonwoven fabric from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.6M | 79% |
| Turkey | $850K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $694K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $606K | 3.1% |
| France | $559K | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $504K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $357K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $285K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $73K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $45K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.11 | Light nonwoven synthetic fabric | 36% |
| 5603.91 | Light nonwoven natural fabric | 22% |
| 5603.94 | Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 12% |
| 5603.14 | Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 9% |
| 5603.92 | Medium nonwoven natural fabric | 7.4% |
| 5603.12 | Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric | 5.1% |
| 5603.93 | Heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 4.7% |
| 5603.13 | Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, close to the world average of $4.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nonwoven fabric exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported nonwoven fabric worth $298 thousand (127 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $156K | 52% |
| Morocco | $57K | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $49K | 17% |
| Guinea | $33K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal nonwoven fabric imports (HS 5603): 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: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported nonwoven fabric worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nonwoven fabric to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 470%. The peak was 2023 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export nonwoven fabric?
Yes. Senegal exported $298 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Morocco and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5603.11 (36% of the value) and 5603.91 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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