Staple fibre sewing thread imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported staple fibre sewing thread worth $4.3 million (538 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% 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 | $4.3M | 539 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 972 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 544 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 413 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 240 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 298 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 964 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Senegal imports staple fibre sewing thread from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 98% |
| Switzerland | $54K | 1.3% |
| India | $20K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5508
| 5508.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 98% |
| 5508.20 | Sewing thread: of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, 74% above the world average of $4.60. 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal staple fibre sewing thread imports (HS 5508): 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 5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of staple fibre sewing thread imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported staple fibre sewing thread worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 538 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply staple fibre sewing thread to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Switzerland (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 901% on the year.
What is the average import price of staple fibre sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $4.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of staple fibre sewing thread to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for staple fibre sewing thread?
The HS code for staple fibre sewing thread is heading 5508. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5508.10 (98% of the value) and 5508.20 (2%).
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