Retail laundry detergent exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of retail laundry detergent by Senegal reached $11.4 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 118% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $48K | 93 t |
Where Senegal exports retail laundry detergent to
The largest buyer markets were Mali (38%), Gambia (32%), Guinea-Bissau (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $4.3M | 38% |
| Gambia | $3.7M | 32% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.4M | 12% |
| Mauritania | $1.1M | 9.3% |
| Guinea | $766K | 6.7% |
| Liberia | $54K | 0.5% |
| Cabo Verde | $41K | 0.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $25K | 0.2% |
| Gabon | $22K | 0.2% |
| Benin | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.65, 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.
Retail laundry detergent imports to Senegal
Imports of retail laundry detergent by Senegal reached $5.2 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal retail laundry detergent exports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported retail laundry detergent worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy retail laundry detergent from Senegal?
Mali was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the Gambia (32%) and Guinea-Bissau (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Liberia grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of retail laundry detergent from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $48 thousand in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also import retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Senegal imported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Turkey. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Senegal, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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