Plastic bags (other polymers) imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported plastic bags (other polymers) worth $41.7 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 47% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $41.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $28.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 3.0K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic bags (other polymers) from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.7M | 71% |
| India | $8.5M | 20% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $698K | 1.7% |
| France | $639K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $101K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $93K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $50K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.43 per kg, close to the world average of $4.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic bags (other polymers) exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $2.3 million of plastic bags (other polymers) in 2024 (809 tonnes). Mali alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.2M | 55% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $383K | 17% |
| Gambia | $375K | 17% |
| United States | $108K | 4.7% |
| Mauritania | $104K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 2.3% |
| France | $9K | 0.4% |
| Tunisia | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plastic bags (other polymers) imports (HS 3923.29): 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 3923.29: Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bags (other polymers) imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic bags (other polymers) worth $41.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bags (other polymers) to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by India (20%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bags (other polymers) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bags (other polymers) to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $41.7 million in 2024, an increase of 319%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export plastic bags (other polymers)?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea-Bissau and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $39.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bags (other polymers)?
The HS code for plastic bags (other polymers) is subheading 3923.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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