Base stations imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $18.5 million of base stations in 2024 (93 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.3 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 | $18.5M | 93 t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 89 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 40 t |
Where Senegal imports base stations from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 60% |
| Israel | $7.2M | 39% |
| United States | $68K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $51K | 0.3% |
| France | $13K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0% |
| Morocco | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $199.16 per kg, 120% above the world average of $90.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported base stations worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Israel (39%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 930% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $199.16 per kg in 2024, 120% above the world average of $90.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of base stations to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. The peak was 2023 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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