Plaster articles imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plaster articles by Senegal reached $3.8 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 5.0K t |
Where Senegal imports plaster articles from
Most of the value came from Turkey (32%), China (20%), Spain (18%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 32% |
| China | $773K | 21% |
| Spain | $675K | 18% |
| Algeria | $218K | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $156K | 4.1% |
| France | $130K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $117K | 3.1% |
| Angola | $116K | 3.1% |
| Albania | $89K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $66K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 49% |
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 27% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, close to the world average of $0.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Senegal plaster articles imports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plaster articles worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster articles to Senegal?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (20%) and Spain (18%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 821% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plaster articles to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 6809.11 (49% of the value) and 6809.19 (27%).
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