Excavator imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavator by Senegal reached $135.3 million in 2024 (31.0 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $135.3M | 31.0K t |
| 2023 | $130.4M | 28.2K t |
| 2022 | $92.9M | 23.9K t |
| 2021 | $99.3M | 22.4K t |
| 2020 | $99.7M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $89.1M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $54.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $53.6M | 13.4K t |
Where Senegal imports excavator from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Japan (11%), Belgium (5%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+427% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $61.7M | 46% |
| Japan | $15.3M | 11% |
| Belgium | $6.7M | 4.9% |
| Morocco | $6.2M | 4.6% |
| Mauritius | $5.7M | 4.2% |
| United States | $4.0M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $2.9M | 2.1% |
| India | $2.7M | 2% |
| France | $2.6M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 29% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 18% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 18% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 12% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 12% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 7.1% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 3.3% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, 21% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported excavator worth $8.1 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (21%), Gambia (17%), Cote d'Ivoire (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.7M | 21% |
| Gambia | $1.4M | 17% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.1M | 13% |
| Gabon | $712K | 8.8% |
| Guinea | $632K | 7.8% |
| Ghana | $629K | 7.8% |
| Spain | $574K | 7.1% |
| Nigeria | $519K | 6.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $229K | 2.8% |
| Madagascar | $203K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported excavator worth $135.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($61.7 million), followed by Japan (11%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 427% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavator to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.6 million in 2017 to $135.3 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $94.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export excavator?
Yes. Senegal exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the Gambia and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $127.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (29% of the value) and 8429.59 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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