Plastic dinnerware imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $47.9 million of plastic dinnerware in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 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 | $47.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $52.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $29.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 8.7K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic dinnerware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.5M | 68% |
| India | $5.5M | 11% |
| United States | $4.5M | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $872K | 1.8% |
| France | $855K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $304K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $246K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $206K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $140K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 53% |
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.26 per kg, close to the world average of $4.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic dinnerware exports from Senegal
Exports of plastic dinnerware by Senegal reached $3.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (45%), Burkina Faso (17%), Guinea (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.6M | 45% |
| Burkina Faso | $610K | 17% |
| Guinea | $417K | 12% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $345K | 9.5% |
| Mauritania | $270K | 7.5% |
| Gambia | $195K | 5.4% |
| France | $65K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.5% |
| Togo | $13K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): 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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic dinnerware worth $47.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($32.5 million), followed by India (11%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.26 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $4.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic dinnerware to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $47.9 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $52.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export plastic dinnerware?
Yes. Senegal exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $44.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3924.10 (53% of the value) and 3924.90 (47%).
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