Computer imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer by Senegal reached $40.4 million in 2024 (828 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $69.0 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 | $40.4M | 828 t |
| 2023 | $55.1M | 951 t |
| 2022 | $35.5M | 868 t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $42.5M | 751 t |
| 2019 | $50.0M | 943 t |
| 2018 | $69.0M | 571 t |
| 2017 | $27.4M | 348 t |
Where Senegal imports computer from
Most of the value came from France (38%), China (21%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $15.4M | 38% |
| China | $8.5M | 21% |
| United States | $3.2M | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $927K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $783K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $761K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $545K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 28% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 24% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 15% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 13% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 6.5% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 5.3% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 5.3% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.75 per kg, 79% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported computer worth $2.8 million (18 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.9M | 66% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $132K | 4.7% |
| Togo | $114K | 4% |
| Benin | $84K | 3% |
| Cabo Verde | $66K | 2.3% |
| Mali | $65K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 2.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $62K | 2.2% |
| Namibia | $59K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $36K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported computer worth $40.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 828 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by China (21%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 783% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.75 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.4 million in 2017 to $40.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2018 at $69.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export computer?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau and Togo. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $37.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (28% of the value) and 8471.50 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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