Aluminium products imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium products by Senegal reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.7 million.
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 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 875 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 733 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 649 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 427 t |
Where Senegal imports aluminium products from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), France (18%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 39% |
| France | $862K | 18% |
| India | $531K | 11% |
| Portugal | $254K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $196K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $135K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $124K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $121K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $112K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $107K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 91% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium wire mesh | 5.8% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium fasteners | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 62% below the world average of $10.87, 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.
Aluminium products exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $521 thousand of aluminium products in 2024 (63 tonnes). Mali alone took 50% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $262K | 50% |
| Mauritania | $186K | 36% |
| Portugal | $28K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $9K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $7K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 1% |
| Gambia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal aluminium products imports (HS 7616): 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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported aluminium products worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium products to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by France (18%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $10.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium products to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export aluminium products?
Yes. Senegal exported $521 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and Portugal. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (91% of the value) and 7616.91 (6%).
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