Gear boxes and speed changers imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $9.1 million (323 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.8 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 | $9.1M | 323 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 569 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 321 t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 606 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 170 t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 101 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 310 t |
Where Senegal imports gear boxes and speed changers from
Most of the value came from Luxembourg (33%), Germany (17%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | $3.0M | 33% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 17% |
| France | $935K | 10% |
| China | $903K | 10% |
| India | $718K | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $391K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $224K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $205K | 2.3% |
| United States | $198K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $150K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.11 per kg, 60% above the world average of $17.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gear boxes and speed changers exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported gear boxes and speed changers worth $564 thousand (23 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (20%), United States (19%), Slovakia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Cabo Verde grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $111K | 20% |
| United States | $105K | 19% |
| Slovakia | $99K | 18% |
| Italy | $90K | 16% |
| Egypt | $61K | 11% |
| Belgium | $26K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $20K | 3.5% |
| Norway | $18K | 3.3% |
| Cabo Verde | $17K | 3% |
| Burkina Faso | $7K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 323 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to Senegal?
Luxembourg was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Germany (17%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.11 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $17.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. The peak was 2019 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export gear boxes and speed changers?
Yes. Senegal exported $564 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the United States and Slovakia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8483 page.
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