Sanitary products imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sanitary products by Senegal reached $19.2 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $38.8 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 | $19.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $38.8M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 9.7K t |
Where Senegal imports sanitary products from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Cote d'Ivoire (27%), Egypt (9%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 41% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.2M | 27% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| Tunisia | $896K | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $671K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $554K | 2.9% |
| France | $516K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $143K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $119K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 42% below the world average of $4.17, 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.
Sanitary products exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $7.0 million of sanitary products in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Gambia (39%), Mali (36%), Guinea-Bissau (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $2.7M | 39% |
| Mali | $2.5M | 36% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.6M | 23% |
| Cabo Verde | $77K | 1.1% |
| Guinea | $58K | 0.8% |
| Sierra Leone | $38K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal sanitary products imports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported sanitary products worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (27%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sanitary products to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $38.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export sanitary products?
Yes. Senegal exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mali and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
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