Corrugated zinc-coated steel imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $3.1 million of corrugated zinc-coated steel in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.2 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 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 6.8K t |
Where Senegal imports corrugated zinc-coated steel from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 99% |
| France | $18K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 76% above the world average of $0.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated zinc-coated steel exports from Senegal
Exports of corrugated zinc-coated steel by Senegal reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Guinea-Bissau accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.4M | 52% |
| Mali | $650K | 25% |
| Mauritania | $571K | 22% |
| Gambia | $39K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal corrugated zinc-coated steel imports (HS 7210.41): 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 7210.41: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, corrugated, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated zinc-coated steel imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported corrugated zinc-coated steel worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated zinc-coated steel to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by France (1%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated zinc-coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corrugated zinc-coated steel to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export corrugated zinc-coated steel?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania. That compares with imports of $3.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for corrugated zinc-coated steel?
The HS code for corrugated zinc-coated steel is subheading 7210.41. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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