Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $29.7 million (40.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $29.7M | 40.6K t |
| 2023 | $33.9M | 37.8K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 28.4K t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 29.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 19.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 9.0K t |
Where Senegal imports hot-rolled steel coils from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.27 | Thin hot-rolled pickled coil | 32% |
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 26% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 13% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 8.2% |
| 7208.90 | Other hot-rolled steel | 5.2% |
| 7208.25 | Thick hot-rolled pickled coil | 4.5% |
| 7208.54 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thin | 3.9% |
| 7208.53 | Medium hot-rolled steel sheet | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coils exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $8.4 million of hot-rolled steel coils in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $4.7M | 56% |
| Guinea | $2.2M | 26% |
| Mauritania | $699K | 8.3% |
| Gambia | $412K | 4.9% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $344K | 4.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $65K | 0.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Egypt (4%) and Ukraine (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 348%. The peak was 2023 at $33.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Senegal exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7208.27 (32% of the value) and 7208.39 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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