Hot-rolled steel bars imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $134.9 million of hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (195.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $134.9M | 195.4K t |
| 2023 | $108.4M | 173.1K t |
| 2022 | $141.6M | 165.0K t |
| 2021 | $153.4M | 223.9K t |
| 2020 | $84.4M | 179.3K t |
| 2019 | $129.3M | 245.9K t |
| 2018 | $42.1M | 73.6K t |
| 2017 | $40.0M | 87.0K t |
Where Senegal imports hot-rolled steel bars from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $81.6M | 61% |
| Malaysia | $21.1M | 16% |
| Russia | $15.0M | 11% |
| Turkey | $5.6M | 4.1% |
| Ukraine | $4.1M | 3% |
| South Africa | $3.8M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $280K | 0.2% |
| Albania | $253K | 0.2% |
| Ghana | $147K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7213
| 7213.91 | Small diameter hot-rolled bar | 95% |
| 7213.10 | Deformed hot-rolled bar | 3.3% |
| 7213.20 | Free-cutting hot-rolled bar | 0.9% |
| 7213.99 | Large diameter hot-rolled bar | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7213.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel bars exports from Senegal
Exports of hot-rolled steel bars by Senegal reached $14.0 million in 2024 (29.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (35%), Mauritania (31%), Cote d'Ivoire (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $5.0M | 35% |
| Mauritania | $4.4M | 31% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.8M | 13% |
| Guinea | $1.8M | 13% |
| Gambia | $683K | 4.9% |
| Morocco | $247K | 1.8% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $76K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7213): 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 7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel bars imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported hot-rolled steel bars worth $134.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 195.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel bars to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($81.6 million), followed by Malaysia (16%) and Russia (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel bars to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.0 million in 2017 to $134.9 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. The peak was 2021 at $153.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $104.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Senegal exported $14.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $120.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7213. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7213.91 (95% of the value) and 7213.10 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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