Building hardware imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported building hardware worth $10.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.1 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 | $10.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 841 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 776 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Senegal imports building hardware from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 75% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 10% |
| Portugal | $454K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $341K | 3.3% |
| France | $268K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $154K | 1.5% |
| India | $89K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $76K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $54K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.62 per kg, close to the world average of $7.55.
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 building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported building hardware worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of building hardware to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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