Rope and cordage imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rope and cordage by Senegal reached $7.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $7.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Senegal imports rope and cordage from
China alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 50% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $847K | 12% |
| India | $573K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $173K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $155K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $142K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $112K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $110K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $90K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 5607
| 5607.50 | Synthetic rope and cordage (other) | 49% |
| 5607.49 | Plastic rope and cordage | 40% |
| 5607.90 | Natural rope and cordage | 8.1% |
| 5607.29 | Sisal rope and cordage | 2% |
| 5607.41 | Plastic baler twine | 1.5% |
| 5607.21 | Sisal baler twine | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, close to the world average of $3.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rope and cordage exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported rope and cordage worth $368 thousand (240 tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (38%), Gambia (26%), Guinea (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $138K | 38% |
| Gambia | $96K | 26% |
| Guinea | $28K | 7.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $26K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $14K | 3.7% |
| Angola | $10K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $7K | 2% |
| Benin | $4K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal rope and cordage imports (HS 5607): 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 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported rope and cordage worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cordage to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rope and cordage to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2022 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export rope and cordage?
Yes. Senegal exported $368 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the Gambia and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
The HS code for rope and cordage is heading 5607. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5607.50 (49% of the value) and 5607.49 (40%).
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