Computer processing units imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported computer processing units worth $9.7 million (44 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $27.7 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 | $9.7M | 44 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 41 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 34 t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 40 t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 60 t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 88 t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 137 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 35 t |
Where Senegal imports computer processing units from
Most of the value came from France (34%), China (16%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.3M | 34% |
| China | $1.5M | 16% |
| United States | $785K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $759K | 7.9% |
| Israel | $403K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $370K | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $350K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $337K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $307K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $249K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $220.87 per kg, 22% below the world average of $281.76, 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 processing units exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported computer processing units worth $232 thousand (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Togo (28%), Guinea-Bissau (26%), Namibia (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $64K | 28% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $59K | 26% |
| Namibia | $49K | 21% |
| Nigeria | $15K | 6.6% |
| United States | $12K | 5.2% |
| Mali | $9K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $5K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 1.7% |
| Colombia | $4K | 1.7% |
| Gambia | $3K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported computer processing units worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $220.87 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $281.76 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 processing units to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2018 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export computer processing units?
Yes. Senegal exported $232 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Guinea-Bissau and Namibia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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