Aluminium ingots exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium ingots by Senegal reached $13.5 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 47% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% a year on average.
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 | $13.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $908K | 627 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 979 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $402K | 238 t |
Where Senegal exports aluminium ingots to
Japan alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $7.5M | 55% |
| China | $2.8M | 21% |
| India | $2.2M | 17% |
| South Korea | $338K | 2.5% |
| Philippines | $259K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $239K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $101K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $34K | 0.3% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 99% |
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots imports to Senegal
In 2024, Senegal imported aluminium ingots worth $331 thousand (321 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Nigeria (47%), China (45%), India (5%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $157K | 47% |
| China | $148K | 45% |
| India | $16K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $5K | 1.4% |
| France | $4K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
| Albania | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal aluminium ingots exports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported aluminium ingots worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium ingots from Senegal?
Japan was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (21%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium ingots from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $402 thousand in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also import aluminium ingots?
Yes. Senegal imported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Nigeria, China and India. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7601.20 (99% of the value) and 7601.10 (1%).
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