Polyethylene bags imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported polyethylene bags worth $15.1 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $27.6 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 | $15.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 6.0K t |
Where Senegal imports polyethylene bags from
Most of the value came from Thailand (36%), China (30%), South Korea (17%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.44 per kg, close to the world average of $2.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal polyethylene bags imports (HS 3923.21): 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 3923.21: Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene bags imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported polyethylene bags worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene bags to Senegal?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (30%) and South Korea (17%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene bags to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene bags?
The HS code for polyethylene bags is subheading 3923.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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