Plant fiber imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported plant fiber worth $3.4 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $3.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $652K | 399 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $470K | 607 t |
| 2017 | $604K | 1.2K t |
Where Senegal imports plant fiber from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.0M | 60% |
| Brazil | $445K | 13% |
| India | $245K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $244K | 7.2% |
| Tanzania | $222K | 6.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $78K | 2.3% |
| Madagascar | $54K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 1.3% |
| China | $11K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 135% above the world average of $0.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 plant fiber imports (HS 5305): 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 5305: Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Common questions
What is the value of plant fiber imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plant fiber worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant fiber to Senegal?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Brazil (13%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 135% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plant fiber to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $604 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 461%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant fiber?
The HS code for plant fiber is heading 5305. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5305.00. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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