Plastic film imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $17.9 million of plastic film in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 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 | $17.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 5.6K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic film from
The largest suppliers were India (22%), China (21%), Cote d'Ivoire (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.0M | 22% |
| China | $3.7M | 21% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.1M | 17% |
| France | $1.7M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $602K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $315K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $213K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 74% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 11% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 8.2% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 4.7% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 1.6% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 61% below the world average of $4.76, 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 film exports from Senegal
Exports of plastic film by Senegal reached $1.3 million in 2024 (306 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (35%), Guinea (23%), Mauritania (23%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $471K | 35% |
| Guinea | $314K | 23% |
| Mauritania | $305K | 23% |
| Gambia | $182K | 14% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $76K | 5.6% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plastic film imports (HS 3921): 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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic film worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (21%) and Cote d'Ivoire (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $4.76 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 film to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2022 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export plastic film?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (74% of the value) and 3921.19 (11%).
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