Paper articles imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper articles by Senegal reached $9.1 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $25.2 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 | $9.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 924 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 888 t |
Where Senegal imports paper articles from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 75% |
| France | $413K | 4.5% |
| India | $298K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $272K | 3% |
| Italy | $225K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $214K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $172K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $113K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $103K | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $90K | 1% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 51% |
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 41% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 4.4% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 1.9% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 1.3% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 65% below the world average of $2.82, 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.
Paper articles exports from Senegal
Exports of paper articles by Senegal reached $262 thousand in 2024 (351 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (34%), Mali (22%), Gambia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $88K | 34% |
| Mali | $58K | 22% |
| Gambia | $53K | 20% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $26K | 10% |
| Burkina Faso | $13K | 5.1% |
| Guinea | $8K | 3% |
| France | $8K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.7% |
| Cabo Verde | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported paper articles worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by France (5%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 374%. The peak was 2020 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export paper articles?
Yes. Senegal exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Mali and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4823.69 (51% of the value) and 4823.90 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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