Plastic product imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported plastic product worth $60.3 million (14.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $60.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $59.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $56.1M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $53.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $37.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 8.1K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic product from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.2M | 72% |
| France | $6.3M | 10% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $867K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $804K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $661K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $612K | 1% |
| Tunisia | $534K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $417K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3926
| 3926.90 | Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 | 62% |
| 3926.40 | Plastic ornaments and statuettes | 22% |
| 3926.20 | Plastic apparel and clothing | 9.5% |
| 3926.10 | Plastic office supplies | 6.3% |
| 3926.30 | Plastic furniture fittings | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3926.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, 45% below the world average of $7.50, 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 product exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $1.2 million of plastic product in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mauritania (14%), Spain (13%), Cabo Verde (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+673% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $169K | 15% |
| Spain | $152K | 13% |
| Cabo Verde | $112K | 9.6% |
| Malaysia | $90K | 7.7% |
| Benin | $87K | 7.4% |
| Vietnam | $77K | 6.5% |
| United States | $60K | 5.2% |
| Mali | $57K | 4.9% |
| Brunei | $54K | 4.7% |
| Haiti | $38K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plastic product imports (HS 3926): 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 3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic product imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic product worth $60.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic product to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($43.2 million), followed by France (10%) and Morocco (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 502% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $7.50 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 product to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $60.3 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export plastic product?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Spain and Cabo Verde. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $59.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic product?
The HS code for plastic product is heading 3926. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3926.90 (62% of the value) and 3926.40 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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