Analytical instruments imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported analytical instruments worth $15.8 million (136 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $15.8M | 136 t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 86 t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 100 t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 79 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 56 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 57 t |
Where Senegal imports analytical instruments from
Most of the value came from France (30%), Germany (13%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.7M | 30% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 13% |
| China | $2.0M | 13% |
| United States | $905K | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $642K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $510K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $491K | 3.1% |
| India | $489K | 3.1% |
| Albania | $407K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $386K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 28% |
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 26% |
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 14% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 14% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 10% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 8.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $116.87 per kg, 48% below the world average of $222.98, 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.
Analytical instruments exports from Senegal
Exports of analytical instruments by Senegal reached $2.3 million in 2024 (24 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (34%), United Kingdom (11%), Namibia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $783K | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $263K | 11% |
| Namibia | $260K | 11% |
| Angola | $222K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $180K | 7.8% |
| Austria | $163K | 7.1% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $112K | 4.8% |
| France | $75K | 3.2% |
| Finland | $71K | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $65K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported analytical instruments worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (13%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $116.87 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United Kingdom and Namibia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9027.50 (28% of the value) and 9027.80 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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