Unbleached kraft sack paper imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $12.7 million (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 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 | $12.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 11.0K t |
Where Senegal imports unbleached kraft sack paper from
Most of the value came from Sweden (44%), Spain (30%), Canada (6%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+708% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $5.5M | 44% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 30% |
| Canada | $790K | 6.2% |
| Finland | $622K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $618K | 4.9% |
| United States | $607K | 4.8% |
| France | $183K | 1.4% |
| Sudan | $133K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $97K | 0.8% |
| China | $59K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached kraft sack paper exports from Senegal
Exports of unbleached kraft sack paper by Senegal reached $724 thousand in 2024 (731 tonnes). Benin alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $389K | 54% |
| Mali | $182K | 25% |
| Guinea | $72K | 9.9% |
| Gambia | $41K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $24K | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 2.2% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal unbleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.21): 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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft sack paper imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft sack paper to Senegal?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Spain (30%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 708% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unbleached kraft sack paper to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export unbleached kraft sack paper?
Yes. Senegal exported $724 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Mali and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4804 page.
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