Synthetic dye imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic dye by Senegal reached $4.0 million in 2024 (806 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.3 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 | $4.0M | 807 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 946 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Senegal imports synthetic dye from
The largest suppliers were India (41%), China (16%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 41% |
| China | $653K | 16% |
| France | $384K | 9.6% |
| Spain | $292K | 7.3% |
| Morocco | $260K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $158K | 4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $141K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $127K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $71K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.19 | Synthetic dyes (other) | 32% |
| 3204.12 | Acid dyes and mordant dyes | 25% |
| 3204.17 | Synthetic pigments | 22% |
| 3204.15 | Vat dyes | 7.6% |
| 3204.13 | Basic dyes | 6.2% |
| 3204.11 | Disperse dyes | 4% |
| 3204.90 | Synthetic organic products (other) | 2.5% |
| 3204.16 | Reactive dyes | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.94 per kg, 32% below the world average of $7.25, 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 synthetic dye imports (HS 3204): 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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported synthetic dye worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 806 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (16%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.94 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $7.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic dye to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3204.19 (32% of the value) and 3204.12 (25%).
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