Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Senegal reached $45.0 million in 2024 (67.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 75% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $208.0 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 | $45.0M | 67.5K t |
| 2023 | $182.7M | 274.2K t |
| 2022 | $167.9M | 215.0K t |
| 2021 | $208.0M | 306.0K t |
| 2020 | $105.4M | 222.4K t |
| 2019 | $103.5M | 194.4K t |
| 2018 | $53.7M | 98.0K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 56.5K t |
Where Senegal imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $23.7M | 53% |
| China | $10.7M | 24% |
| Algeria | $5.7M | 13% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $424K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $245K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $185K | 0.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $148K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 66% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 31% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 1.6% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 1.2% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $19.6 million (24.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (34%), Guinea-Bissau (26%), Mauritania (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $6.7M | 34% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $5.2M | 26% |
| Mauritania | $3.8M | 19% |
| Guinea | $3.4M | 17% |
| Gambia | $534K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $84K | 0.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $63K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $45.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Senegal?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($23.7 million), followed by China (24%) and Algeria (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 25 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $45.0 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2021 at $208.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $111.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Senegal exported $19.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (66% of the value) and 7214.99 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Senegal, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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