Bitumen imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bitumen by Senegal reached $45.0 million in 2024 (79.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $45.0M | 79.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 48.9K t |
| 2022 | $38.3M | 62.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 50.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 46.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 38.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.2M | 100.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 79.3K t |
Where Senegal imports bitumen from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (39%), Greece (25%), Spain (25%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+978% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.45. 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.
Bitumen exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported bitumen worth $7.6 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Gambia (45%), Mali (27%), Guinea-Bissau (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $3.4M | 45% |
| Mali | $2.0M | 27% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.4M | 18% |
| Guinea | $749K | 9.9% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal bitumen imports (HS 2713.20): 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 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported bitumen worth $45.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen to Senegal?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Greece (25%) and Spain (25%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 978% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bitumen to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $45.0 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export bitumen?
Yes. Senegal exported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mali and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $37.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
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