Plastic building material imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $10.8 million of plastic building material in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.9 million.
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 | $10.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic building material from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 59% |
| France | $1.5M | 14% |
| Turkey | $944K | 8.8% |
| India | $332K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $252K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $248K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $234K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $144K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $114K | 1.1% |
| Romania | $98K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 76% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 11% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 11% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, 51% below the world average of $4.05, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plastic building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic building material worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by France (14%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $4.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic building material to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (76% of the value) and 3925.10 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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