Plywood imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $21.1 million of plywood in 2024 (37.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $26.5 million.
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 | $21.1M | 37.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 29.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 32.7K t |
| 2021 | $26.5M | 41.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 26.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 25.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Senegal imports plywood from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cameroon grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 62% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.8M | 18% |
| Cameroon | $2.1M | 10% |
| Ghana | $588K | 2.8% |
| Slovenia | $412K | 2% |
| Turkey | $265K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $249K | 1.2% |
| France | $184K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $93K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $61K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4412
| 4412.33 | Hardwood plywood | 49% |
| 4412.31 | Tropical plywood | 30% |
| 4412.39 | Softwood plywood | 9.3% |
| 4412.99 | Laminated wood panels (other) | 7.3% |
| 4412.94 | Blockboard and laminboard | 3.1% |
| 4412.10 | Bamboo plywood | 1% |
| 4412.34 | Plywood (non-coniferous, other) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 39% below the world average of $0.93, 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.
Plywood exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported plywood worth $383 thousand (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Gambia accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $358K | 93% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $20K | 5.2% |
| Mali | $4K | 1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.3% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plywood imports (HS 4412): 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 4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood.
Common questions
What is the value of plywood imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plywood worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plywood to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (18%) and Cameroon (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plywood to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $26.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export plywood?
Yes. Senegal exported $383 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plywood?
The HS code for plywood is heading 4412. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4412.33 (49% of the value) and 4412.31 (30%).
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