High capacity AC alternators imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $8.0 million of high capacity ac alternators in 2024 (558 tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.2 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 | $8.0M | 558 t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 749 t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 971 t |
| 2020 | $65K | 13 t |
| 2019 | $85K | 11 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 395 t |
| 2017 | $321K | 71 t |
Where Senegal imports high capacity ac alternators from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.3M | 91% |
| United Kingdom | $348K | 4.4% |
| China | $215K | 2.7% |
| France | $53K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.3% |
| Guinea | $17K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.30 per kg, 37% above the world average of $10.46. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal high capacity ac alternators imports (HS 8501.64): 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 8501.64: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of high capacity ac alternators imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported high capacity ac alternators worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 558 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply high capacity ac alternators to Senegal?
Germany was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 889% on the year.
What is the average import price of high capacity ac alternators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.30 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $10.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high capacity ac alternators to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $321 thousand in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for high capacity ac alternators?
The HS code for high capacity ac alternators is subheading 8501.64. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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