Oxygenated carboxylic acid imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oxygenated carboxylic acid by Senegal reached $2.3 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.0 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 | $2.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 882 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 956 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 866 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 937 t |
Where Senegal imports oxygenated carboxylic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+548% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 57% |
| India | $320K | 14% |
| France | $225K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $139K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $74K | 3.3% |
| Albania | $45K | 2% |
| Belgium | $26K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.9% |
| United States | $14K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2918
| 2918.14 | Citric acid | 62% |
| 2918.29 | Salicylic acid derivatives (other) | 19% |
| 2918.99 | Oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) | 6% |
| 2918.15 | Citric acid salts and esters | 5.3% |
| 2918.19 | Oxycarboxylic acids (other) | 2.5% |
| 2918.11 | Lactic acid | 2.4% |
| 2918.21 | Salicylic acid | 1.3% |
| 2918.16 | Gluconic acid | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 55% below the world average of $2.38, 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.
Oxygenated carboxylic acid exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $390 thousand (228 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Haiti (29%), Nigeria (15%), Mali (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Haiti | $113K | 29% |
| Nigeria | $58K | 15% |
| Mali | $51K | 13% |
| Mauritania | $43K | 11% |
| United States | $38K | 9.8% |
| Guinea | $36K | 9.2% |
| Gambia | $20K | 5.2% |
| Ghana | $13K | 3.4% |
| Benin | $6K | 1.5% |
| Sierra Leone | $6K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal oxygenated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2918): 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 2918: Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of oxygenated carboxylic acid imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxygenated carboxylic acid to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (14%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 548% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxygenated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oxygenated carboxylic acid to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export oxygenated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Senegal exported $390 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Haiti, Nigeria and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid is heading 2918. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2918.14 (62% of the value) and 2918.29 (19%).
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