Electric motor imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $23.5 million of electric motor in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $35.5 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 | $23.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 999 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 901 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 655 t |
Where Senegal imports electric motor from
Most of the value came from Germany (32%), China (26%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.6M | 32% |
| China | $6.0M | 26% |
| India | $2.7M | 12% |
| France | $2.2M | 9.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $721K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $651K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $642K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $317K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $307K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $303K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.64 | High capacity AC alternators | 34% |
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 24% |
| 8501.61 | AC alternators up to 75kva | 8.2% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 7.8% |
| 8501.40 | Single phase AC motors | 7.1% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 5.2% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 3.6% |
| 8501.51 | Three-phase AC motors up to 750w | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.61 per kg, 28% below the world average of $13.41, 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.
Electric motor exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported electric motor worth $413 thousand (70 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (18%), Czech Republic (15%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $76K | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $62K | 15% |
| France | $54K | 13% |
| Belgium | $45K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $40K | 9.6% |
| Spain | $33K | 7.9% |
| Guinea | $32K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $16K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 3.7% |
| Cabo Verde | $14K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal electric motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported electric motor worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Senegal?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by China (26%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.61 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $13.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric motor to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2021 at $35.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export electric motor?
Yes. Senegal exported $413 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and France. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $23.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8501.64 (34% of the value) and 8501.53 (24%).
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