Textile rags and scrap imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile rags and scrap by Senegal reached $2.3 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $2.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $559K | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $566K | 902 t |
Where Senegal imports textile rags and scrap from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 62% |
| France | $258K | 11% |
| Spain | $146K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $109K | 4.8% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $95K | 4.2% |
| United States | $63K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $51K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 1.5% |
| India | $26K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 6310
| 6310.90 | Unsorted textile rags | 80% |
| 6310.10 | Sorted textile rags | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.57, 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal textile rags and scrap imports (HS 6310): 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 6310: Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile rags and scrap imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported textile rags and scrap worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile rags and scrap to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by France (11%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile rags and scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile rags and scrap to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $566 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 303%. The peak was 2021 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile rags and scrap?
The HS code for textile rags and scrap is heading 6310. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 6310.90 (80% of the value) and 6310.10 (20%).
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