Polyethylene imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $51.3 million of polyethylene in 2024 (40.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $51.3M | 40.9K t |
| 2023 | $58.5M | 43.4K t |
| 2022 | $56.7M | 37.3K t |
| 2021 | $51.7M | 34.6K t |
| 2020 | $35.0M | 34.8K t |
| 2019 | $36.6M | 34.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 11.4K t |
Where Senegal imports polyethylene from
Most of the value came from United States (36%), Saudi Arabia (14%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.3M | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.1M | 14% |
| China | $6.0M | 12% |
| Qatar | $4.2M | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 3.6% |
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 2% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.10 | Low-density polyethylene | 41% |
| 3901.20 | High-density polyethylene | 38% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer | 13% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer | 6.8% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers (other) | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene exports from Senegal
Exports of polyethylene by Senegal reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gambia (22%), Mali (15%), Malaysia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $445K | 22% |
| Mali | $313K | 15% |
| Malaysia | $241K | 12% |
| Mauritania | $185K | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $169K | 8.2% |
| Haiti | $153K | 7.4% |
| Guinea | $80K | 3.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $68K | 3.3% |
| United States | $67K | 3.3% |
| India | $58K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal polyethylene imports (HS 3901): 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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported polyethylene worth $51.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $51.3 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. The peak was 2023 at $58.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export polyethylene?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mali and Malaysia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $49.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3901.10 (41% of the value) and 3901.20 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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