Accumulator imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $74.0 million of accumulator in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $74.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $68.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $49.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $49.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $46.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 10.0K t |
Where Senegal imports accumulator from
Most of the value came from China (44%), France (27%), South Korea (5%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+631% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.8M | 44% |
| France | $19.7M | 27% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 5.5% |
| India | $3.7M | 5% |
| Thailand | $3.3M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $905K | 1.2% |
| Greece | $668K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $617K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 26% |
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 26% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 20% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 17% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 9.1% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 1.6% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.47 per kg, 58% below the world average of $13.09, 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.
Accumulator exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $952 thousand of accumulator in 2024 (70 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (30%), Mali (21%), Germany (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $281K | 30% |
| Mali | $199K | 21% |
| Germany | $163K | 17% |
| Lebanon | $72K | 7.5% |
| France | $45K | 4.8% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $38K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 3.5% |
| Benin | $32K | 3.4% |
| Gambia | $20K | 2.1% |
| Guinea | $19K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal accumulator imports (HS 8507): 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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported accumulator worth $74.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($32.8 million), followed by France (27%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of accumulator to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $74.0 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export accumulator?
Yes. Senegal exported $952 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Mali and Germany. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $73.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8507.20 (26% of the value) and 8507.60 (26%).
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