Gasket imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gasket by Senegal reached $7.1 million in 2024 (504 tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $7.1M | 504 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 582 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 470 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 397 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 164 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 134 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 98 t |
Where Senegal imports gasket from
The largest suppliers were France (19%), Luxembourg (17%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 19% |
| Luxembourg | $1.2M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $759K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $425K | 6% |
| Belgium | $379K | 5.3% |
| China | $359K | 5% |
| Mauritius | $271K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $244K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $231K | 3.2% |
| United States | $205K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 37% |
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 32% |
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.15 per kg, 71% below the world average of $48.77, 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.
Gasket exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported gasket worth $236 thousand (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (20%), Nigeria (19%), Cabo Verde (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $46K | 20% |
| Nigeria | $45K | 19% |
| Cabo Verde | $20K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 8.3% |
| Gabon | $18K | 7.6% |
| France | $17K | 7.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 4.8% |
| Mauritania | $11K | 4.5% |
| Australia | $7K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal gasket imports (HS 8484): 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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported gasket worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 504 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Luxembourg (17%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.15 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $48.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gasket to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2018 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export gasket?
Yes. Senegal exported $236 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Nigeria and Cabo Verde. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8484.10 (37% of the value) and 8484.20 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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