Electrical machinery imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical machinery by Senegal reached $9.7 million in 2024 (429 tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.7 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 | $9.7M | 429 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 369 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 360 t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 441 t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 51 t |
Where Senegal imports electrical machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), France (28%), Cote d'Ivoire (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 30% |
| France | $2.7M | 28% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.1M | 12% |
| South Africa | $532K | 5.5% |
| United States | $474K | 4.9% |
| Australia | $279K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $265K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $248K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $184K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $181K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 91% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 5.6% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 1.6% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 1% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.71 per kg, 69% below the world average of $74.10, 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.
Electrical machinery exports from Senegal
Exports of electrical machinery by Senegal reached $284 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (31%), Netherlands (22%), Ghana (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Cabo Verde grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $88K | 31% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 22% |
| Ghana | $36K | 13% |
| Cabo Verde | $23K | 8.2% |
| Gabon | $20K | 7% |
| Mauritania | $13K | 4.5% |
| United States | $11K | 3.9% |
| Cameroon | $7K | 2.6% |
| Finland | $5K | 1.9% |
| Norway | $5K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported electrical machinery worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 429 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by France (28%) and Cote d'Ivoire (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 709% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.71 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $74.10 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 machinery to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2018 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Senegal exported $284 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Netherlands and Ghana. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (91% of the value) and 8543.90 (6%).
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