Hoist imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported hoist worth $8.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $8.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 794 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 687 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 604 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 530 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 471 t |
Where Senegal imports hoist from
Most of the value came from China (25%), France (22%), Mauritania (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 25% |
| France | $1.9M | 22% |
| Mauritania | $1.4M | 16% |
| Italy | $691K | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $563K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $476K | 5.5% |
| India | $301K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $168K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $157K | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $136K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.42 | Hydraulic vehicle jacks | 29% |
| 8425.39 | Manual winches and capstans | 27% |
| 8425.11 | Electric hoists and pulley blocks | 19% |
| 8425.19 | Manual hoists and pulley blocks | 11% |
| 8425.49 | Mechanical vehicle jacks | 6.3% |
| 8425.31 | Electric winches and capstans | 5.9% |
| 8425.41 | Built-in vehicle jacking systems | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.81 per kg, 60% above the world average of $4.87. 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.
Hoist exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $1.4 million of hoist in 2024 (112 tonnes). Most of it went to France (45%), United Kingdom (42%), Spain (6%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $622K | 45% |
| United Kingdom | $579K | 42% |
| Spain | $84K | 6.1% |
| Guinea | $30K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $19K | 1.3% |
| United States | $16K | 1.1% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $14K | 1% |
| Denmark | $12K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal hoist imports (HS 8425): 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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported hoist worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (22%) and Mauritania (16%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.81 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hoist to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export hoist?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Kingdom and Spain. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8425.42 (28% of the value) and 8425.39 (27%).
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