Gearbox imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gearbox by Senegal reached $23.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $31.5 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 | $23.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 905 t |
| 2019 | $31.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 694 t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 758 t |
Where Senegal imports gearbox from
The largest suppliers were France (18%), China (13%), Luxembourg (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.3M | 18% |
| China | $3.2M | 14% |
| Luxembourg | $3.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 11% |
| India | $1.9M | 8% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 6.5% |
| Mauritius | $1.2M | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $914K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $672K | 2.8% |
| United States | $605K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 38% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 22% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 15% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 13% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 5.8% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 4.8% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.63 per kg, 44% above the world average of $11.58. 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.
Gearbox exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported gearbox worth $1.5 million (295 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (11%), Mauritania (10%), Angola (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $163K | 11% |
| Mauritania | $148K | 9.7% |
| Angola | $127K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $117K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $111K | 7.3% |
| Spain | $111K | 7.3% |
| United States | $108K | 7.1% |
| Slovakia | $99K | 6.6% |
| Morocco | $65K | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $61K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported gearbox worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by China (13%) and Luxembourg (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.63 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2019 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export gearbox?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and Angola. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (38% of the value) and 8483.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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