Optical fibres and lenses imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $5.9 million of optical fibres and lenses in 2024 (396 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $5.9M | 396 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 128 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 166 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 22 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 87 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 38 t |
| 2017 | $963K | 5 t |
Where Senegal imports optical fibres and lenses from
The largest suppliers were India (36%), China (34%), Tunisia (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 36% |
| China | $2.0M | 35% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 19% |
| France | $267K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $127K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $78K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $66K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $33K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 68% |
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 26% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 5.4% |
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 0.4% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 0.3% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.84 per kg, 78% below the world average of $67.96, 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 optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported optical fibres and lenses worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 396 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (34%) and Tunisia (19%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 536% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.84 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $67.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $963 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 510%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9001.10 (68% of the value) and 9001.50 (25%).
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