Aluminium sheet imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported aluminium sheet worth $8.9 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.2K t |
Where Senegal imports aluminium sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 81% |
| Turkey | $768K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $244K | 2.7% |
| France | $120K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $95K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $81K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $68K | 0.8% |
| Albania | $67K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $64K | 0.7% |
| India | $49K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 35% |
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 34% |
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 16% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, 22% below the world average of $3.79, 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 sheet exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported aluminium sheet worth $921 thousand (214 tonnes). Mauritania alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $921K | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Gambia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
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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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported aluminium sheet worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 729% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $3.79 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 sheet to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2021 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export aluminium sheet?
Yes. Senegal exported $921 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, the United Kingdom and India. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7606.12 (35% of the value) and 7606.91 (34%).
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