Toilet paper and tissues imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toilet paper and tissues by Senegal reached $9.8 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $9.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Senegal imports toilet paper and tissues from
The largest suppliers were Cote d'Ivoire (27%), Italy (25%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.6M | 27% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 25% |
| China | $1.8M | 19% |
| France | $1.2M | 12% |
| Turkey | $448K | 4.6% |
| Portugal | $426K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $404K | 4.1% |
| United States | $103K | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $50K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4818
| 4818.20 | Facial tissues and paper towels | 55% |
| 4818.90 | Paper and cellulose articles (other) | 21% |
| 4818.10 | Toilet paper | 17% |
| 4818.30 | Paper tablecloths and napkins | 6.9% |
| 4818.50 | Paper clothing and accessories | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, close to the world average of $2.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toilet paper and tissues exports from Senegal
Exports of toilet paper and tissues by Senegal reached $271 thousand in 2024 (221 tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (29%), Gambia (22%), France (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $80K | 30% |
| Gambia | $60K | 22% |
| France | $42K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 8.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $18K | 6.4% |
| Guinea | $9K | 3.3% |
| Cabo Verde | $3K | 1% |
| Spain | $3K | 1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal toilet paper and tissues imports (HS 4818): 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 4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper and tissues imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported toilet paper and tissues worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper and tissues to Senegal?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Italy (25%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper and tissues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet paper and tissues to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export toilet paper and tissues?
Yes. Senegal exported $271 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the Gambia and France. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper and tissues?
The HS code for toilet paper and tissues is heading 4818. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4818.20 (55% of the value) and 4818.90 (21%).
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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