Air compressor imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air compressor by Senegal reached $61.0 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 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 | $61.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $75.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $49.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $51.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $35.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $39.2M | 5.8K t |
Where Senegal imports air compressor from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.6M | 57% |
| France | $5.4M | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | $3.9M | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $2.8M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $742K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.51 | Small electric fans | 48% |
| 8414.80 | Air and gas compressors (other) | 20% |
| 8414.90 | Compressor and fan parts | 16% |
| 8414.59 | Fans (other types) | 8.2% |
| 8414.30 | Refrigeration compressors | 2.9% |
| 8414.40 | Portable air compressors | 2.5% |
| 8414.10 | Vacuum pumps | 1.3% |
| 8414.20 | Manual air pumps | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.43 per kg, 68% below the world average of $13.71, 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.
Air compressor exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $4.3 million of air compressor in 2024 (257 tonnes). Most of it went to Malta (21%), Guinea (16%), Brunei (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $913K | 21% |
| Guinea | $696K | 16% |
| Brunei | $400K | 9.3% |
| Benin | $325K | 7.6% |
| Mali | $278K | 6.5% |
| Mauritania | $240K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $202K | 4.7% |
| Pakistan | $197K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $191K | 4.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $147K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal air compressor imports (HS 8414): 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 8414: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported air compressor worth $61.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($34.6 million), followed by France (9%) and Switzerland (6%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.43 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of air compressor to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.2 million in 2017 to $61.0 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $75.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export air compressor?
Yes. Senegal exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malta, Guinea and Brunei. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $56.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8414.51 (48% of the value) and 8414.80 (20%).
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