Printed books imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported printed books worth $6.6 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.0 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 | $6.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Senegal imports printed books from
The largest suppliers were France (28%), India (18%), Lebanon (12%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 83% |
| 4901.10 | Printed single sheets and leaflets | 17% |
| 4901.91 | Printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 65% below the world average of $9.39, 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.
Printed books exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported printed books worth $324 thousand (75 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gambia (43%), Germany (11%), United States (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+887% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $140K | 43% |
| Germany | $35K | 11% |
| United States | $23K | 7.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $17K | 5.1% |
| Namibia | $13K | 4.1% |
| Niger | $12K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $10K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $10K | 3% |
| France | $9K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal printed books imports (HS 4901): 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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported printed books worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed books to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (18%) and Lebanon (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $9.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed books to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export printed books?
Yes. Senegal exported $324 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Germany and the United States. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed books?
The HS code for printed books is heading 4901. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4901.99 (83% of the value) and 4901.10 (17%).
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