Cold-formed steel profile exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $3.2 million of cold-formed steel profile in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 299% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1K | 1 t |
Where Senegal exports cold-formed steel profile to
Mali alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $3.0M | 92% |
| Mauritania | $162K | 5% |
| Guinea | $104K | 3.2% |
| Gambia | $7K | 0.2% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $2K | 0.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.53, 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.
Cold-formed steel profile imports to Senegal
Imports of cold-formed steel profile by Senegal reached $426 thousand in 2024 (628 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (38%), Turkey (29%), France (24%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $164K | 39% |
| Turkey | $123K | 29% |
| France | $103K | 24% |
| Spain | $20K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $11K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.9% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal cold-formed steel profile exports (HS 7216.61): 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 7216.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, obtained from flat-rolled products.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed steel profile exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported cold-formed steel profile worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 110 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-formed steel profile from Senegal?
Mali was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Mauritania (5%) and Guinea (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-formed steel profile per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cold-formed steel profile from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2018 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also import cold-formed steel profile?
Yes. Senegal imported $426 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and France. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed steel profile?
The HS code for cold-formed steel profile is subheading 7216.61. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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