Diesel generator sets large imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $25.8 million of diesel generator sets large in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 103% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $25.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 902 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 932 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 941 t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 997 t |
Where Senegal imports diesel generator sets large from
The largest suppliers were Finland (35%), United Arab Emirates (13%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+692% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $8.9M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 13% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 9.2% |
| China | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 6.2% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $968K | 3.8% |
| India | $947K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $629K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.99 per kg, close to the world average of $13.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets large exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported diesel generator sets large worth $524 thousand (31 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Central African Republic (37%), France (34%), Togo (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $194K | 37% |
| France | $176K | 34% |
| Togo | $75K | 14% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $33K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 2.7% |
| Guinea | $7K | 1.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal diesel generator sets large imports (HS 8502.13): 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 8502.13: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets large imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported diesel generator sets large worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 103% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Senegal?
Finland was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 692% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel generator sets large to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Senegal exported $524 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, France and Togo. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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