Plaited products exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $2.9 million of plaited products in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 89% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 683 t |
| 2018 | $17K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $34K | 13 t |
Where Senegal exports plaited products to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (38%), Gambia (29%), Mauritania (24%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 38% |
| Gambia | $844K | 29% |
| Mauritania | $699K | 24% |
| Guinea | $248K | 8.4% |
| France | $8K | 0.3% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4601
| 4601.99 | Plaited synthetic fiber products | 96% |
| 4601.29 | Vegetable fiber mats and matting | 3.8% |
| 4601.22 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials: mats, matting and screens, of rattan | 0.1% |
| 4601.94 | Plaited vegetable fiber products | 0.1% |
| 4601.21 | Bamboo mats and matting | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4601.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plaited products imports to Senegal
Imports of plaited products by Senegal reached $509 thousand in 2024 (266 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Togo (45%), India (17%), Spain (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $228K | 45% |
| India | $88K | 17% |
| Spain | $70K | 14% |
| China | $51K | 10% |
| Egypt | $29K | 5.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $14K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $9K | 1.8% |
| France | $7K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plaited products exports (HS 4601): 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 4601: Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not.
Common questions
What is the value of plaited products exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported plaited products worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy plaited products from Senegal?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Gambia (29%) and Mauritania (24%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. The Gambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average export price of plaited products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plaited products from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also import plaited products?
Yes. Senegal imported $509 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Togo, India and Spain. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaited products?
The HS code for plaited products is heading 4601. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4601.99 (96% of the value) and 4601.29 (4%).
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