Battery imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $2.7 million of battery in 2024 (827 tonnes). That is 59% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.7 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 | $2.7M | 827 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 887 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 653 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 705 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 253 t |
Where Senegal imports battery from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 59% |
| France | $285K | 11% |
| Germany | $173K | 6.5% |
| United States | $161K | 6.1% |
| Denmark | $144K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $64K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $41K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $25K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 52% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 27% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 18% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 2% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0.4% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 0% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 59% below the world average of $7.83, 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.
Battery exports from Senegal
Exports of battery by Senegal reached $475 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (47%), France (27%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $224K | 47% |
| France | $129K | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 8.8% |
| Mauritania | $32K | 6.8% |
| Mali | $12K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $10K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $7K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $5K | 1% |
| Guinea | $3K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported battery worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 827 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (11%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export battery?
Yes. Senegal exported $475 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (52% of the value) and 8506.80 (27%).
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