Kitchen blades imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $2.1 million of kitchen blades in 2024 (621 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.7 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 | $2.1M | 621 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 650 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 448 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 421 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 323 t |
| 2019 | $907K | 189 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 311 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 247 t |
Where Senegal imports kitchen blades from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 85% |
| Brazil | $148K | 7% |
| France | $66K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $46K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, 79% below the world average of $16.16, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal kitchen blades imports (HS 8211.92): 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 8211.92: Knives: having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen blades imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported kitchen blades worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 621 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen blades to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Brazil (7%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $16.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kitchen blades to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen blades?
The HS code for kitchen blades is subheading 8211.92. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8211 page.
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