Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $2.8 million of carbon steel seamless drill pipe in 2024 (668 tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $2.8M | 668 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 344 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 469 t |
| 2021 | $433K | 86 t |
| 2020 | $601K | 232 t |
| 2019 | $246K | 35 t |
| 2018 | $144K | 132 t |
| 2017 | $164K | 193 t |
Where Senegal imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (49%), United States (17%), Belgium (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 49% |
| United States | $477K | 17% |
| Belgium | $464K | 17% |
| Spain | $334K | 12% |
| Germany | $113K | 4% |
| Morocco | $11K | 0.4% |
| China | $10K | 0.4% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.21 per kg, 40% above the world average of $3.01. 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.
Carbon steel seamless drill pipe exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $4.7 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 60% |
| Spain | $720K | 15% |
| United States | $697K | 15% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $475K | 10% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 668 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Senegal?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Belgium (17%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 783% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $164 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
Yes. Senegal exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Spain and the United States. That compares with imports of $2.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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