Packaged medicines imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported packaged medicines worth $241.1 million (19.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $241.1M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $232.8M | 20.2K t |
| 2022 | $220.8M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $228.8M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $212.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $198.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $187.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $180.9M | 9.3K t |
Where Senegal imports packaged medicines from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 79% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 6.1% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 4.8% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 3.1% |
| 3004.60 | Antimalarial medicines (packaged) | 2.7% |
| 3004.32 | Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) | 1.9% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 1.8% |
| 3004.49 | Alkaloid medicines (packaged) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.42 per kg, 85% below the world average of $80.84, 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.
Packaged medicines exports from Senegal
Exports of packaged medicines by Senegal reached $2.3 million in 2024 (89 tonnes). Most of it went to France (46%), Cote d'Ivoire (19%), Burkina Faso (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+606% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 46% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $447K | 19% |
| Burkina Faso | $197K | 8.4% |
| Mauritania | $134K | 5.7% |
| Niger | $128K | 5.5% |
| Brunei | $58K | 2.5% |
| Namibia | $40K | 1.7% |
| Chad | $39K | 1.7% |
| Benin | $38K | 1.6% |
| Central African Republic | $31K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): 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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported packaged medicines worth $241.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($127.7 million), followed by India (25%) and Morocco (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.42 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $180.9 million in 2017 to $241.1 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $212.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $238.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (78% of the value) and 3004.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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