Electrical insulators imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical insulators by Senegal reached $4.7 million in 2024 (445 tonnes). That is 61% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.7M | 445 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 332 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 592 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 417 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 449 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Senegal imports electrical insulators from
Most of the value came from India (41%), France (24%), Morocco (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 41% |
| France | $1.1M | 24% |
| Morocco | $530K | 11% |
| China | $461K | 9.9% |
| Italy | $285K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $123K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $39K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $31K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8546
| 8546.90 | Insulators (other materials) | 66% |
| 8546.20 | Ceramic insulators | 26% |
| 8546.10 | Glass insulators | 7.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8546.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.49 per kg, 76% above the world average of $5.96. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal electrical insulators imports (HS 8546): 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 8546: Electrical insulators of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical insulators imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported electrical insulators worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 445 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical insulators to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (24%) and Morocco (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.49 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $5.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical insulators to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical insulators?
The HS code for electrical insulators is heading 8546. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8546.90 (66% of the value) and 8546.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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