Aluminium rods imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium rods by Senegal reached $53.7 million in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $69.2 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 | $53.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $69.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $34.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $30.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $30.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 10.3K t |
Where Senegal imports aluminium rods from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.4M | 88% |
| Morocco | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $864K | 1.6% |
| France | $680K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $424K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $405K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $250K | 0.5% |
| India | $227K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $149K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 80% |
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 19% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.81 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium rods exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported aluminium rods worth $414 thousand (41 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (30%), Chad (20%), Mauritania (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Chad grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $123K | 30% |
| Chad | $81K | 20% |
| Mauritania | $76K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 12% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $40K | 9.6% |
| Guinea | $36K | 8.8% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal aluminium rods imports (HS 7604): 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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported aluminium rods worth $53.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($47.4 million), followed by Morocco (3%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium rods to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $53.7 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2023 at $69.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export aluminium rods?
Yes. Senegal exported $414 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Chad and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $53.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7604.21 (80% of the value) and 7604.29 (19%).
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