Expanded metal imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $2.9 million of expanded metal in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 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 | $2.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $810K | 696 t |
| 2017 | $384K | 328 t |
Where Senegal imports expanded metal from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $142K | 4.9% |
| France | $93K | 3.2% |
| India | $77K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $69K | 2.4% |
| United States | $60K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $38K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $33K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $30K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $26K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 79% below the world average of $1.93, 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.
Expanded metal exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported expanded metal worth $416 thousand (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $257K | 62% |
| Guinea | $91K | 22% |
| Gambia | $53K | 13% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $14K | 3.4% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal expanded metal imports (HS 7314.50): 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 7314.50: Iron or steel: expanded metal.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded metal imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported expanded metal worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded metal to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (5%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 783% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of expanded metal to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $384 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 650%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export expanded metal?
Yes. Senegal exported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded metal?
The HS code for expanded metal is subheading 7314.50. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
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