Aluminium scrap exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium scrap by Senegal reached $34.1 million in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $34.1M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $30.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 19.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 7.6K t |
Where Senegal exports aluminium scrap to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $20.1M | 59% |
| South Korea | $6.8M | 20% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 6.8% |
| Ukraine | $552K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $444K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $400K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $305K | 0.9% |
| China | $303K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $252K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium scrap exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported aluminium scrap worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium scrap from Senegal?
India was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by South Korea (20%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminium scrap from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium scrap?
The HS code for aluminium scrap is heading 7602. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7602.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7602 page.
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