Sulfonated hydrocarbon imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfonated hydrocarbon by Senegal reached $17.2 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.9 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 | $17.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $721K | 518 t |
| 2017 | $748K | 552 t |
Where Senegal imports sulfonated hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (27%), Qatar (25%), Egypt (18%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.7M | 27% |
| Qatar | $4.3M | 25% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 18% |
| India | $2.6M | 15% |
| Morocco | $2.1M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $330K | 1.9% |
| China | $180K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2904
| 2904.10 | Sulfonic acids and derivatives | 100% |
| 2904.99 | Hydrocarbon derivatives (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfonated hydrocarbon exports from Senegal
Exports of sulfonated hydrocarbon by Senegal reached $344 thousand in 2024 (240 tonnes). Mauritania alone took 56% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $195K | 57% |
| Guinea | $78K | 23% |
| Mali | $68K | 20% |
| Gambia | $4K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal sulfonated hydrocarbon imports (HS 2904): 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 2904: Sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonated hydrocarbon imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported sulfonated hydrocarbon worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfonated hydrocarbon to Senegal?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Qatar (25%) and Egypt (18%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfonated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfonated hydrocarbon to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $748 thousand in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export sulfonated hydrocarbon?
Yes. Senegal exported $344 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Guinea and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfonated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for sulfonated hydrocarbon is heading 2904. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2904.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2904 page.
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