Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saturated carboxylic acid by Senegal reached $5.8 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.0 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 | $5.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 6.0K t |
Where Senegal imports saturated carboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (30%), Indonesia (19%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+774% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 30% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 19% |
| Spain | $833K | 14% |
| China | $663K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $514K | 8.8% |
| India | $172K | 3% |
| France | $117K | 2% |
| South Korea | $107K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $97K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $90K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 28% |
| 2915.13 | Formic acid esters | 26% |
| 2915.21 | Acetic acid | 19% |
| 2915.12 | Formic acid salts | 11% |
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 4.3% |
| 2915.60 | Butyric and valeric acids | 3.3% |
| 2915.90 | Fatty acid derivatives (other) | 2.9% |
| 2915.39 | Acetic acid esters (other) | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 51% above the world average of $1.18. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Senegal?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Indonesia (19%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2915.70 (28% of the value) and 2915.13 (26%).
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