Control instruments imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported control instruments worth $5.8 million (322 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.3 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 | $5.8M | 322 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 418 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 310 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 342 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 261 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 940 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 27 t |
Where Senegal imports control instruments from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (41%), China (13%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 41% |
| China | $754K | 13% |
| France | $600K | 10% |
| United States | $304K | 5.2% |
| India | $188K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $177K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $167K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $153K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $143K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $140K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Automatic control systems | 74% |
| 9032.90 | Control instrument parts | 12% |
| 9032.81 | Hydraulic control systems | 6.2% |
| 9032.10 | Thermostats | 5.3% |
| 9032.20 | Manostats | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.04 per kg, 73% below the world average of $65.93, 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.
Control instruments exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $202 thousand of control instruments in 2024 (8 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (27%), Cabo Verde (21%), Malaysia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+990% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $55K | 27% |
| Cabo Verde | $42K | 21% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 11% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $14K | 6.8% |
| Angola | $14K | 6.7% |
| Mali | $8K | 4.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $4K | 2.1% |
| Finland | $4K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $3K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal control instruments imports (HS 9032): 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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported control instruments worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 322 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to Senegal?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (13%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.04 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $65.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of control instruments to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2018 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export control instruments?
Yes. Senegal exported $202 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Cabo Verde and Malaysia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9032.89 (74% of the value) and 9032.90 (12%).
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