Bauxite imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported bauxite worth $2.7 million (63.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 154% on 2023. Across 2019-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.5 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 | 63.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $944K | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $131K | 223 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 96.4K t |
Where Senegal imports bauxite from
Turkey alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 65% |
| China | $926K | 34% |
| Jamaica | $42K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.04 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.06, 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal bauxite imports (HS 2606): 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 2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of bauxite imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported bauxite worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 111 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 154% on 2023.
Which countries supply bauxite to Senegal?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (34%) and Jamaica (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bauxite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bauxite to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2019 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $3.5 million. Over 6 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bauxite?
The HS code for bauxite is heading 2606. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2606.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2606 page.
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