Toothpaste imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $5.9 million of toothpaste in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 752 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 716 t |
Where Senegal imports toothpaste from
The largest suppliers were France (32%), China (32%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.9M | 32% |
| China | $1.9M | 32% |
| India | $549K | 9.3% |
| United States | $423K | 7.2% |
| Morocco | $302K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $296K | 5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $102K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $97K | 1.7% |
| Latvia | $64K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 83% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 14% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 52% below the world average of $5.25, 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.
Toothpaste exports from Senegal
Exports of toothpaste by Senegal reached $314 thousand in 2024 (161 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gambia (50%), Guinea (31%), Mali (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $156K | 50% |
| Guinea | $97K | 31% |
| Mali | $26K | 8.4% |
| Mauritania | $18K | 5.7% |
| Togo | $13K | 4.1% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $3K | 1.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal toothpaste imports (HS 3306): 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported toothpaste worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (32%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $5.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toothpaste to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export toothpaste?
Yes. Senegal exported $314 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Guinea and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (83% of the value) and 3306.90 (14%).
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