Polypropylene imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported polypropylene worth $29.5 million (23.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $29.5M | 23.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 22.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 21.4K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 20.7K t |
| 2020 | $22.8M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $27.4M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 11.0K t |
Where Senegal imports polypropylene from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (35%), United Arab Emirates (16%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $10.2M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 16% |
| China | $3.9M | 13% |
| South Africa | $2.5M | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 8.1% |
| Morocco | $1.7M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $683K | 2.3% |
| France | $484K | 1.6% |
| India | $392K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 57% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 39% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 3.6% |
| 3902.20 | Polyisobutylene | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene exports from Senegal
Exports of polypropylene by Senegal reached $1.9 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (27%), Mali (25%), Mauritania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+872% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $514K | 27% |
| Mali | $485K | 25% |
| Mauritania | $232K | 12% |
| Nigeria | $130K | 6.8% |
| Gambia | $118K | 6.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $83K | 4.4% |
| United States | $77K | 4.1% |
| Guinea | $70K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $38K | 2% |
| Haiti | $35K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal polypropylene imports (HS 3902): 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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported polypropylene worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Senegal?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (16%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. The peak was 2021 at $36.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export polypropylene?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Mali and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (57% of the value) and 3902.30 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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