Alloy steel bars and shapes exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of alloy steel bars and shapes by Senegal reached $18.9 million in 2024 (24.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.9M | 24.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $38.6M | 33.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 25.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 24.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 23.5K t |
| 2018 | $492K | 893 t |
Where Senegal exports alloy steel bars and shapes to
Most of it went to Mali (34%), Guinea-Bissau (31%), Gambia (30%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $6.5M | 35% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $5.9M | 31% |
| Gambia | $5.7M | 30% |
| Mauritania | $740K | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.60 | Alloy steel bar (other) | 85% |
| 7228.80 | Hollow drill bar | 12% |
| 7228.50 | Cold-finished alloy steel bar | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 47% below the world average of $1.44, 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.
Alloy steel bars and shapes imports to Senegal
In 2024, Senegal imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $994 thousand (536 tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (22%), China (21%), Australia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $214K | 22% |
| China | $213K | 21% |
| Australia | $103K | 10% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $81K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $78K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $73K | 7.4% |
| United States | $65K | 6.5% |
| Afghanistan | $63K | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $26K | 2.6% |
| France | $26K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal alloy steel bars and shapes exports (HS 7228): 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 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy alloy steel bars and shapes from Senegal?
Mali was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Guinea-Bissau (31%) and the Gambia (30%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. The Gambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average export price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of alloy steel bars and shapes from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $492 thousand in 2018 to $18.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $38.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also import alloy steel bars and shapes?
Yes. Senegal imported $994 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and Australia. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7228.60 (85% of the value) and 7228.80 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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