Plastic tableware imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic tableware by Senegal reached $25.2 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 8% 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 | $25.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 5.3K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic tableware from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.3M | 77% |
| India | $4.3M | 17% |
| Turkey | $371K | 1.5% |
| France | $267K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $211K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $146K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $146K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $58K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.2% |
| United States | $46K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.36 per kg, 41% above the world average of $4.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic tableware exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $527 thousand of plastic tableware in 2024 (364 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Guinea accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $401K | 76% |
| France | $63K | 12% |
| Mali | $36K | 6.7% |
| United States | $8K | 1.5% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $6K | 1.1% |
| Gambia | $6K | 1.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $2K | 0.3% |
| Chad | $1K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plastic tableware imports (HS 3924.10): 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 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic tableware worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by India (17%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.36 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $4.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic tableware to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export plastic tableware?
Yes. Senegal exported $527 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, France and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $24.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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