Other synthetic staple fabric imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $17.4 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.2 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 | $17.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 811 t |
Where Senegal imports other synthetic staple fabric from
China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.2M | 87% |
| India | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Morocco | $549K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $104K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.2% |
| France | $22K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $21K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $20K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $14K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.11 | Polyester and viscose rayon blend | 93% |
| 5515.99 | Synthetic blend fabric (other) | 4.2% |
| 5515.19 | Polyester blend fabric (other) | 1.1% |
| 5515.13 | Polyester and wool blend | 1% |
| 5515.29 | Acrylic blend fabric (other) | 0.6% |
| 5515.91 | Synthetic and filament blend fabric | 0.3% |
| 5515.12 | Polyester and man-made filament blend | 0.2% |
| 5515.22 | Fabrics, woven: of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.96 per kg, close to the world average of $8.27.
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 other synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5515): 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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply other synthetic staple fabric to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by India (8%) and Morocco (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.96 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $8.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other synthetic staple fabric to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 302%. The peak was 2023 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5515.11 (93% of the value) and 5515.99 (4%).
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