Worn clothing imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of worn clothing by Senegal reached $45.9 million in 2024 (48.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 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 | $45.9M | 48.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.2M | 42.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 34.9K t |
| 2021 | $39.1M | 35.8K t |
| 2020 | $30.6M | 30.9K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 26.6K t |
| 2018 | $34.9M | 32.7K t |
| 2017 | $33.0M | 31.0K t |
Where Senegal imports worn clothing from
Most of the value came from Italy (29%), United States (17%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.1M | 29% |
| United States | $7.6M | 17% |
| China | $5.9M | 13% |
| France | $2.8M | 6.2% |
| Pakistan | $2.5M | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 5% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 2.5% |
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.
Worn clothing exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported worn clothing worth $715 thousand (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Guinea-Bissau accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal worn clothing imports (HS 6309): 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 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported worn clothing worth $45.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn clothing to Senegal?
Italy was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by the United States (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn clothing 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 worn clothing to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.0 million in 2017 to $45.9 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export worn clothing?
Yes. Senegal exported $715 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea-Bissau, Benin and Kenya. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $45.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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