Synthetic filament fabric imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $103.0 million of synthetic filament fabric in 2024 (25.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 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 | $103.0M | 25.0K t |
| 2023 | $98.2M | 19.5K t |
| 2022 | $92.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $92.4M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $62.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $75.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $72.0M | 15.5K t |
| 2017 | $63.2M | 13.0K t |
Where Senegal imports synthetic filament fabric from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $92.6M | 90% |
| India | $7.2M | 7% |
| Spain | $987K | 1% |
| Morocco | $690K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $522K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $228K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $135K | 0.1% |
| France | $121K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $95K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $74K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5407
| 5407.52 | Textured polyester fabric (dyed) | 63% |
| 5407.54 | Printed textured polyester fabric | 13% |
| 5407.53 | Multi-color textured polyester fabric | 6.2% |
| 5407.69 | Polyester blend fabric (smooth) | 3.2% |
| 5407.74 | Acrylic filament printed | 3% |
| 5407.51 | Textured polyester fabric (natural) | 3% |
| 5407.61 | Smooth polyester fabric | 2.3% |
| 5407.10 | High-tenacity synthetic fabric | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.12 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.62, 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 filament fabric imports (HS 5407): 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 5407: Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament fabric imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported synthetic filament fabric worth $103.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament fabric to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($92.6 million), followed by India (7%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.12 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic filament fabric to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.2 million in 2017 to $103.0 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $82.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament fabric?
The HS code for synthetic filament fabric is heading 5407. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5407.52 (63% of the value) and 5407.54 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Senegal, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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