Plastic bottle imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bottle by Senegal reached $99.6 million in 2024 (35.3 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 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 | $99.6M | 35.3K t |
| 2023 | $103.3M | 36.2K t |
| 2022 | $90.3M | 29.2K t |
| 2021 | $82.7M | 26.1K t |
| 2020 | $61.4M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $66.0M | 25.3K t |
| 2018 | $71.8M | 24.7K t |
| 2017 | $48.2M | 20.0K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic bottle from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), India (12%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.6M | 48% |
| India | $11.8M | 12% |
| Turkey | $9.4M | 9.5% |
| Thailand | $6.4M | 6.4% |
| France | $5.4M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $4.3M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $906K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 42% |
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 16% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 15% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 9% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 9% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 7.3% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Plastic bottle exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $10.9 million of plastic bottle in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (50%), Guinea-Bissau (12%), Gambia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $5.4M | 50% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.4M | 12% |
| Gambia | $1.2M | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $775K | 7.1% |
| Mauritania | $388K | 3.6% |
| Guinea | $325K | 3% |
| Ghana | $220K | 2% |
| Spain | $172K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $166K | 1.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $150K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic bottle worth $99.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($47.6 million), followed by India (12%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.2 million in 2017 to $99.6 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2023 at $103.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Senegal exported $10.9 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 $88.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3923.29 (42% of the value) and 3923.30 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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