Paper labels imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper labels by Senegal reached $8.0 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.3 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 | $8.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Senegal imports paper labels from
South Korea alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.7M | 71% |
| Morocco | $530K | 6.6% |
| China | $450K | 5.6% |
| France | $429K | 5.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $394K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $206K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $87K | 1.1% |
| India | $35K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $34K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 78% |
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, 64% below the world average of $6.14, 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 labels exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $537 thousand of paper labels in 2024 (78 tonnes). Most of it went to Gambia (16%), Burkina Faso (15%), Mali (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $84K | 16% |
| Burkina Faso | $80K | 15% |
| Mali | $54K | 10% |
| Mauritania | $52K | 9.7% |
| United States | $46K | 8.6% |
| Benin | $45K | 8.4% |
| Ghana | $42K | 7.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $35K | 6.6% |
| Guinea | $14K | 2.7% |
| Togo | $14K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal paper labels imports (HS 4821): 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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported paper labels worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to Senegal?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Morocco (7%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $6.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper labels to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2021 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export paper labels?
Yes. Senegal exported $537 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Burkina Faso and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (78% of the value) and 4821.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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