Coal tar oil imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coal tar oil by Senegal reached $20.1 million in 2024 (39.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $130.4 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 | $20.1M | 39.2K t |
| 2023 | $52.2M | 95.0K t |
| 2022 | $278K | 186 t |
| 2021 | $184K | 146 t |
| 2020 | $30.6M | 103.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 46.0K t |
| 2018 | $130.4M | 330.9K t |
| 2017 | $26.3M | 83.0K t |
Where Senegal imports coal tar oil from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 63% of the value.
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.99 | Coal tar oil (other) | 76% |
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbons | 23% |
| 2707.30 | Xylenes | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.71, 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal coal tar oil imports (HS 2707): 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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported coal tar oil worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar oil to Senegal?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Latvia (22%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coal tar oil to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.3 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $130.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2707.99 (76% of the value) and 2707.50 (23%).
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