Water-based paint imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water-based paint by Senegal reached $8.7 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $8.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Senegal imports water-based paint from
Most of the value came from Spain (40%), Morocco (21%), Ghana (4%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.5M | 40% |
| Morocco | $1.8M | 21% |
| Ghana | $382K | 4.4% |
| France | $381K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $371K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $361K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $351K | 4.1% |
| China | $322K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $178K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $176K | 2% |
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.10 | Acrylic water-based paint | 65% |
| 3209.90 | Water-based polymer paint | 35% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 71% below the world average of $3.08, 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.
Water-based paint exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported water-based paint worth $993 thousand (397 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $509K | 51% |
| Guinea | $247K | 25% |
| Mauritania | $120K | 12% |
| Gambia | $61K | 6.1% |
| Mozambique | $18K | 1.8% |
| Mali | $16K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.8% |
| Gabon | $8K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal water-based paint imports (HS 3209): 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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported water-based paint worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based paint to Senegal?
Spain was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Morocco (21%) and Ghana (4%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $3.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water-based paint to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. The peak was 2021 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export water-based paint?
Yes. Senegal exported $993 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Guinea and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3209.10 (65% of the value) and 3209.90 (35%).
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