Capacitor imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of capacitor by Senegal reached $2.3 million in 2024 (182 tonnes). Value rose 84% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.3M | 182 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $564K | 49 t |
| 2021 | $989K | 76 t |
| 2020 | $376K | 47 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 94 t |
| 2018 | $709K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 68 t |
Where Senegal imports capacitor from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 65% |
| France | $388K | 17% |
| Japan | $101K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $91K | 4% |
| China | $47K | 2.1% |
| United States | $43K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $27K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $27K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 1% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8532
| 8532.10 | Power capacitors | 85% |
| 8532.29 | Fixed capacitors (other) | 7.1% |
| 8532.30 | Variable capacitors | 4.1% |
| 8532.90 | Capacitor parts | 3.1% |
| 8532.25 | Paper and plastic capacitors | 0.7% |
| 8532.22 | Aluminum electrolytic capacitors | 0.3% |
| 8532.23 | Single-layer ceramic capacitors | 0.1% |
| 8532.21 | Tantalum capacitors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8532.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.48 per kg, 81% below the world average of $64.04, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal capacitor imports (HS 8532): 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 8532: Electrical capacitors; fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set).
Common questions
What is the value of capacitor imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported capacitor worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply capacitor to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by France (17%) and Japan (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 978% on the year.
What is the average import price of capacitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.48 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $64.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of capacitor to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for capacitor?
The HS code for capacitor is heading 8532. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8532.10 (85% of the value) and 8532.29 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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