Packing sacks and bags imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported packing sacks and bags worth $31.8 million (12.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $31.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 3.0K t |
Where Senegal imports packing sacks and bags from
The largest suppliers were Morocco (27%), India (25%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+386% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $8.4M | 27% |
| India | $7.8M | 25% |
| China | $4.7M | 15% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 9.5% |
| Pakistan | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $986K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $975K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $703K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $480K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 71% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 12% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 11% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 4.3% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 2% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packing sacks and bags exports from Senegal
Exports of packing sacks and bags by Senegal reached $3.8 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $2.5M | 68% |
| Gambia | $661K | 18% |
| Burkina Faso | $234K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $117K | 3.1% |
| Mauritania | $64K | 1.7% |
| Guinea | $57K | 1.5% |
| Cabo Verde | $32K | 0.9% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $27K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $10K | 0.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported packing sacks and bags worth $31.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Senegal?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by India (25%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $31.8 million in 2024, an increase of 298%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export packing sacks and bags?
Yes. Senegal exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the Gambia and Burkina Faso. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $28.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (71% of the value) and 6305.90 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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