Diesel cars >2500cc imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel cars >2500cc by Senegal reached $86.2 million in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $86.2M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $55.9M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $52.6M | 21.3K t |
| 2021 | $65.7M | 27.2K t |
| 2020 | $44.6M | 20.8K t |
| 2019 | $62.9M | 24.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 966 t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Senegal imports diesel cars >2500cc from
Most of the value came from United States (29%), Canada (17%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.2M | 29% |
| Canada | $14.9M | 17% |
| Japan | $11.8M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.4M | 13% |
| Belgium | $6.7M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $3.7M | 4.3% |
| France | $2.6M | 3% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| India | $976K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $904K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, 79% below the world average of $17.22, 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.
Diesel cars >2500cc exports from Senegal
Exports of diesel cars >2500cc by Senegal reached $2.6 million in 2024 (260 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (23%), Gambia (14%), Guinea-Bissau (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal diesel cars >2500cc imports (HS 8703.33): 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 8703.33: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars >2500cc imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported diesel cars >2500cc worth $86.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars >2500cc to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($25.2 million), followed by Canada (17%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars >2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $17.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars >2500cc to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $86.2 million in 2024, an increase of 302%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export diesel cars >2500cc?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $83.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars >2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars >2500cc is subheading 8703.33. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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