Pharmaceutical good imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pharmaceutical good by Senegal reached $5.0 million in 2024 (142 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $5.0M | 142 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 130 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 113 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 150 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 92 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 95 t |
Where Senegal imports pharmaceutical good from
Most of the value came from India (27%), Netherlands (25%), France (19%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 25% |
| France | $951K | 19% |
| China | $420K | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $409K | 8.2% |
| Switzerland | $160K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $100K | 2% |
| Italy | $67K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $43K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 38% |
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 34% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 9.7% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 6.3% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 5.6% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 2.7% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 2.6% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.12 per kg, 59% below the world average of $86.10, 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.
Pharmaceutical good exports from Senegal
Exports of pharmaceutical good by Senegal reached $393 thousand in 2024 (27 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Central African Republic (42%), Guinea (20%), DR Congo (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $163K | 42% |
| Guinea | $79K | 20% |
| DR Congo | $58K | 15% |
| Gambia | $20K | 5.1% |
| Mali | $19K | 4.9% |
| Mauritania | $15K | 3.8% |
| Cameroon | $10K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $9K | 2.2% |
| Cabo Verde | $6K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $5K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): 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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported pharmaceutical good worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (25%) and France (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.12 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $86.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export pharmaceutical good?
Yes. Senegal exported $393 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Guinea and the DR Congo. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3006.60 (38% of the value) and 3006.30 (34%).
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