Rubber articles imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported rubber articles worth $10.4 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Senegal imports rubber articles from
Most of the value came from China (26%), South Africa (11%), Turkey (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 26% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 11% |
| France | $911K | 8.8% |
| United States | $587K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $558K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $353K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $343K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $293K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $231K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.93 | Rubber gaskets and seals | 39% |
| 4016.99 | Rubber articles (other) | 38% |
| 4016.10 | Foam rubber mats | 9% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber floor coverings | 7.1% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber erasers | 2.8% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber boat fenders | 2.8% |
| 4016.95 | Inflatable rubber articles | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, 58% below the world average of $10.37, 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.
Rubber articles exports from Senegal
Exports of rubber articles by Senegal reached $358 thousand in 2024 (49 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cabo Verde (15%), Gambia (14%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | $53K | 15% |
| Gambia | $50K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 11% |
| United States | $36K | 10% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $21K | 5.9% |
| Ghana | $21K | 5.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $20K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 5.3% |
| Guinea | $17K | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal rubber articles imports (HS 4016): 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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported rubber articles worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $10.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export rubber articles?
Yes. Senegal exported $358 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cabo Verde, the Gambia and the Netherlands. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4016.93 (39% of the value) and 4016.99 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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