Synthetic staple fabric imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $40.1 million of synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 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 | $40.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $37.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $37.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $41.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $39.8M | 10.4K t |
Where Senegal imports synthetic staple fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.9M | 97% |
| India | $779K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $204K | 0.5% |
| France | $111K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $53K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $40K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $18K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5512
| 5512.19 | Polyester staple fabric (other) | 86% |
| 5512.11 | Polyester staple fabric (natural) | 13% |
| 5512.99 | High synthetic staple fabric, dyed | 0.7% |
| 5512.29 | Acrylic or modacrylic blend fabric, dyed | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.55 per kg, 24% above the world average of $7.71. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5512): 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 5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fabric imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported synthetic staple fabric worth $40.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fabric to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($38.9 million), followed by India (2%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.55 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $7.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic staple fabric to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.8 million in 2017 to $40.1 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $45.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for synthetic staple fabric is heading 5512. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5512.19 (86% of the value) and 5512.11 (13%).
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