Plastic household articles imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported plastic household articles worth $22.7 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 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 | $22.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 3.3K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic household articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.2M | 58% |
| United States | $4.5M | 20% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 5.6% |
| India | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $839K | 3.7% |
| France | $589K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $158K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $127K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $120K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $106K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic household articles exports from Senegal
Exports of plastic household articles by Senegal reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.6M | 52% |
| Burkina Faso | $608K | 20% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $339K | 11% |
| Mauritania | $270K | 8.7% |
| Gambia | $190K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.5% |
| Guinea | $16K | 0.5% |
| Togo | $13K | 0.4% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plastic household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic household articles worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.62 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 household articles to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2023 at $25.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export plastic household articles?
Yes. Senegal exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Senegal. Tell us your product to see it live.
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