Cars imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported cars worth $319.3 million (52.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $319.3M | 52.0K t |
| 2023 | $319.1M | 46.3K t |
| 2022 | $282.3M | 46.2K t |
| 2021 | $337.7M | 59.7K t |
| 2020 | $259.8M | 47.3K t |
| 2019 | $258.0M | 48.5K t |
| 2018 | $216.7M | 42.9K t |
| 2017 | $194.0M | 41.0K t |
Where Senegal imports cars from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), Canada (20%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $84.1M | 26% |
| Canada | $62.5M | 20% |
| South Korea | $36.5M | 11% |
| Belgium | $23.3M | 7.3% |
| Japan | $21.0M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.1M | 5% |
| France | $12.2M | 3.8% |
| China | $10.3M | 3.2% |
| India | $7.9M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.23 | Petrol cars 1500-3000cc | 36% |
| 8703.33 | Diesel cars >2500cc | 27% |
| 8703.32 | Diesel cars 1500-2500cc | 11% |
| 8703.22 | Petrol cars 1000-1500cc | 7.5% |
| 8703.24 | Petrol cars >3000cc | 5.7% |
| 8703.90 | Cars (other power types) | 4.8% |
| 8703.21 | Petrol cars <1000cc | 2.8% |
| 8703.31 | Diesel cars <1500cc | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, 62% below the world average of $16.22, 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.
Cars exports from Senegal
Exports of cars by Senegal reached $52.7 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Gambia accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal cars imports (HS 8703): 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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported cars worth $319.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($84.1 million), followed by Canada (20%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 94 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $16.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cars to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $194.0 million in 2017 to $319.3 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2021 at $337.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $273.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export cars?
Yes. Senegal exported $52.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Benin and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $266.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8703.23 (36% of the value) and 8703.33 (27%).
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