Plastic sheet imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $45.8 million of plastic sheet in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $45.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $51.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $47.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $42.0M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $34.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 7.4K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Germany (18%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+799% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 18% |
| India | $6.5M | 14% |
| Egypt | $5.1M | 11% |
| Lebanon | $3.3M | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 41% |
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 31% |
| 3920.69 | Polyester film and sheet (other) | 8% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 4.2% |
| 3920.99 | Plastic film and sheet (other) | 3.7% |
| 3920.61 | Polycarbonate film and sheet | 3.6% |
| 3920.62 | Polyethylene terephthalate film | 2.3% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.44, 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 sheet exports from Senegal
Exports of plastic sheet by Senegal reached $2.1 million in 2024 (655 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (43%), Guinea-Bissau (24%), Gambia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $921K | 43% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $518K | 24% |
| Gambia | $281K | 13% |
| Guinea | $242K | 11% |
| Republic of the Congo | $105K | 4.9% |
| Mauritania | $30K | 1.4% |
| Benin | $7K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plastic sheet imports (HS 3920): 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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic sheet worth $45.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Germany (18%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 799% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic sheet to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $45.8 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2023 at $51.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export plastic sheet?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea-Bissau and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $43.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3920.10 (41% of the value) and 3920.20 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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