Pigment imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $6.2 million of pigment in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $6.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 2.4K t |
Where Senegal imports pigment from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Saudi Arabia (21%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 21% |
| India | $1.0M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $665K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $257K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $209K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $193K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $174K | 2.8% |
| France | $140K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $84K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3206
| 3206.11 | Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) | 64% |
| 3206.41 | Ultramarine pigments | 14% |
| 3206.49 | Pigments and preparations (other) | 12% |
| 3206.19 | Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) | 7.9% |
| 3206.50 | Inorganic luminophores | 1.4% |
| 3206.20 | Chromium compound pigments | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, 43% below the world average of $3.09, 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 pigment imports (HS 3206): 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 3206: Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported pigment worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (21%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $3.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pigment to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment?
The HS code for pigment is heading 3206. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3206.11 (64% of the value) and 3206.41 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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