Diesel engine imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported diesel engine worth $18.2 million (14.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $50.6 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 | $18.2M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $34.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $50.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 6.1K t |
Where Senegal imports diesel engine from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), France (10%), Japan (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 41% |
| France | $1.8M | 10% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $961K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $725K | 4% |
| Spain | $709K | 3.9% |
| Mauritius | $633K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $575K | 3.2% |
| India | $458K | 2.5% |
| United States | $422K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 76% |
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 22% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 92% below the world average of $15.07, 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 engine exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported diesel engine worth $1.6 million (146 tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (42%), Gambia (16%), United States (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $674K | 42% |
| Gambia | $265K | 16% |
| United States | $211K | 13% |
| Belgium | $172K | 11% |
| Guinea | $170K | 11% |
| Angola | $34K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $32K | 2% |
| Spain | $25K | 1.6% |
| Cabo Verde | $6K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported diesel engine worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by France (10%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2020 at $50.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export diesel engine?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the Gambia and the United States. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (76% of the value) and 8408.20 (22%).
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