Generator imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of generator by Senegal reached $52.9 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $52.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $40.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $33.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $40.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $26.0M | 2.3K t |
Where Senegal imports generator from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Finland (17%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 29% |
| Finland | $8.9M | 17% |
| Turkey | $5.2M | 9.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 7.3% |
| France | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Morocco | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Greece | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 49% |
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 21% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 15% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 9.3% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 6% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0.1% |
| 8502.31 | Wind powered generator sets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.52 per kg, close to the world average of $10.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Generator exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported generator worth $3.6 million (447 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (28%), Togo (21%), Guinea-Bissau (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $995K | 28% |
| Togo | $760K | 21% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $355K | 9.9% |
| Pakistan | $349K | 9.8% |
| Egypt | $266K | 7.5% |
| France | $227K | 6.3% |
| Central African Republic | $194K | 5.4% |
| Mauritania | $91K | 2.5% |
| Guinea | $62K | 1.7% |
| Guyana | $55K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported generator worth $52.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Finland (17%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of generator to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.0 million in 2017 to $52.9 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export generator?
Yes. Senegal exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Togo and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $49.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8502.13 (49% of the value) and 8502.11 (21%).
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