Plastic-coated fabric imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $6.7 million of plastic-coated fabric in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.7 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 | $6.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic-coated fabric from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 93% |
| France | $146K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $81K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $49K | 0.7% |
| India | $44K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $36K | 0.5% |
| United States | $18K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 67% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 18% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 49% below the world average of $7.42, 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal plastic-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic-coated fabric worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by France (2%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 987% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated fabric to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (67% of the value) and 5903.20 (18%).
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