Paper and cellulose articles (other) imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and cellulose articles (other) by Senegal reached $2.1 million in 2024 (908 tonnes). Value rose 106% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.1M | 908 t |
| 2023 | $999K | 636 t |
| 2022 | $895K | 516 t |
| 2021 | $597K | 505 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 635 t |
| 2019 | $815K | 580 t |
| 2018 | $840K | 304 t |
| 2017 | $636K | 311 t |
Where Senegal imports paper and cellulose articles (other) from
Italy alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+860% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 61% |
| China | $301K | 15% |
| France | $210K | 10% |
| United States | $84K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $68K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $41K | 2% |
| Ghana | $37K | 1.8% |
| India | $18K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.25, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal paper and cellulose articles (other) imports (HS 4818.90): 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 4818.90: Paper articles: articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and cellulose articles (other) imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported paper and cellulose articles (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 908 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and cellulose articles (other) to Senegal?
Italy was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (15%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 860% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and cellulose articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper and cellulose articles (other) to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $636 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 223%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $992 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for paper and cellulose articles (other)?
The HS code for paper and cellulose articles (other) is subheading 4818.90. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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