Small paper sacks and bags imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of small paper sacks and bags by Senegal reached $7.5 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 241% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $7.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 772 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 519 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 631 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 814 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 336 t |
| 2018 | $709K | 224 t |
| 2017 | $838K | 241 t |
Where Senegal imports small paper sacks and bags from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $5.3M | 71% |
| China | $1.2M | 16% |
| France | $542K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $133K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $86K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $64K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $37K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $33K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $27K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.90, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal small paper sacks and bags imports (HS 4819.40): 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 4819.40: Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm.
Common questions
What is the value of small paper sacks and bags imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported small paper sacks and bags worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 241% on 2023.
Which countries supply small paper sacks and bags to Senegal?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (15%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of small paper sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small paper sacks and bags to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $838 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 791%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for small paper sacks and bags?
The HS code for small paper sacks and bags is subheading 4819.40. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
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