Synthetic staple yarn imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic staple yarn by Senegal reached $2.1 million in 2024 (521 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.9 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 | $2.1M | 521 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 559 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 400 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 621 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 502 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 573 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 705 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 874 t |
Where Senegal imports synthetic staple yarn from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 99% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.7% |
| India | $10K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.32 | Plied acrylic staple yarn | 77% |
| 5509.22 | Plied polyester staple yarn | 16% |
| 5509.53 | Polyester-cotton blend yarn | 3.4% |
| 5509.21 | Polyester staple yarn | 0.8% |
| 5509.59 | Polyester blend yarn (other) | 0.7% |
| 5509.61 | Acrylic-wool blend yarn | 0.7% |
| 5509.69 | Acrylic blend yarn (other) | 0.3% |
| 5509.31 | Acrylic staple yarn | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, 33% above the world average of $3.00. 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 yarn imports (HS 5509): 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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported synthetic staple yarn worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 521 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $3.00 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 staple yarn to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 5509.32 (77% of the value) and 5509.22 (16%).
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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