Cast iron articles imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported cast iron articles worth $7.7 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.0 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 | $7.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Senegal imports cast iron articles from
The largest suppliers were France (22%), Indonesia (19%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 20% |
| China | $1.0M | 13% |
| Thailand | $910K | 12% |
| India | $610K | 7.9% |
| Egypt | $486K | 6.3% |
| Spain | $397K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $282K | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $254K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $203K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.91 | Grinding balls | 43% |
| 7325.99 | Cast iron articles other | 32% |
| 7325.10 | Non-malleable cast iron articles | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Cast iron articles exports from Senegal
Exports of cast iron articles by Senegal reached $210 thousand in 2024 (55 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $152K | 72% |
| Gambia | $47K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 4.7% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0.1% |
| Central African Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $0K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal cast iron articles imports (HS 7325): 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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported cast iron articles worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron articles to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Indonesia (19%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast iron articles to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export cast iron articles?
Yes. Senegal exported $210 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, the Gambia and the Netherlands. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7325.91 (43% of the value) and 7325.99 (32%).
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