Copper scrap exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $52.8 million of copper scrap in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $52.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $54.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $53.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $39.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $22.5M | 4.6K t |
Where Senegal exports copper scrap to
The largest buyer markets were India (25%), Japan (21%), South Korea (16%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.2M | 25% |
| Japan | $11.1M | 21% |
| South Korea | $8.2M | 16% |
| Belgium | $7.7M | 15% |
| China | $3.6M | 6.9% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $976K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $652K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.02 per kg, close to the world average of $6.44.
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 copper scrap exports (HS 7404): 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 7404: Copper; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of copper scrap exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported copper scrap worth $52.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper scrap from Senegal?
India was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Japan (21%) and South Korea (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.02 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $6.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper scrap from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.5 million in 2017 to $52.8 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2023 at $54.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper scrap?
The HS code for copper scrap is heading 7404. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7404.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7404 page.
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