Car tires imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported car tires worth $4.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.3 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 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 667 t |
Where Senegal imports car tires from
Most of the value came from China (49%), France (12%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 49% |
| France | $506K | 12% |
| South Africa | $330K | 7.9% |
| Japan | $321K | 7.7% |
| Thailand | $218K | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $79K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $75K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $70K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $68K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, 54% below the world average of $5.18, 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.
Car tires exports from Senegal
Exports of car tires by Senegal reached $277 thousand in 2024 (48 tonnes). Most of it went to France (42%), Cote d'Ivoire (17%), Gambia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+550% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $117K | 42% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $46K | 17% |
| Gambia | $37K | 14% |
| Mali | $30K | 11% |
| Benin | $18K | 6.6% |
| Niger | $17K | 6% |
| Burkina Faso | $6K | 2.1% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $3K | 1.1% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $2K | 0.7% |
| Mauritania | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported car tires worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 148th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by France (12%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of car tires to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export car tires?
Yes. Senegal exported $277 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Cote d'Ivoire and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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