Nucleic acid imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported nucleic acid worth $2.5 million (240 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.2 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 | 240 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 170 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 272 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 289 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 161 t |
| 2018 | $243K | 33 t |
| 2017 | $949K | 198 t |
Where Senegal imports nucleic acid from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 74% |
| Indonesia | $298K | 12% |
| Germany | $221K | 9% |
| United States | $54K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $25K | 1% |
| India | $20K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2934
| 2934.99 | Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934 | 100% |
| 2934.10 | Thiazole compounds (unfused) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2934.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.25 per kg, 84% below the world average of $65.13, 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal nucleic acid imports (HS 2934): 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 2934: Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of nucleic acid imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported nucleic acid worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply nucleic acid to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Indonesia (12%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of nucleic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.25 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $65.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nucleic acid to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $949 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2020 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for nucleic acid?
The HS code for nucleic acid is heading 2934. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2934.99. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2934 page.
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