Industrial diesel engines imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $13.8 million of industrial diesel engines in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $43.3 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 | $13.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $43.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Senegal imports industrial diesel engines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 52% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 8% |
| France | $698K | 5.1% |
| Mauritius | $633K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $550K | 4% |
| Belgium | $511K | 3.7% |
| India | $387K | 2.8% |
| Guinea | $371K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $300K | 2.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $287K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 85% below the world average of $13.37, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial diesel engines exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $1.4 million of industrial diesel engines in 2024 (81 tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (49%), Gambia (19%), Belgium (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $674K | 49% |
| Gambia | $264K | 19% |
| Belgium | $172K | 13% |
| Guinea | $170K | 12% |
| Angola | $34K | 2.5% |
| Tanzania | $32K | 2.3% |
| United States | $20K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.3% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported industrial diesel engines worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Japan (8%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $13.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2020 at $43.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export industrial diesel engines?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the Gambia and Belgium. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8408 page.
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